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The Sea of Grass
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The Sea of Grass

1947-04-25 · 123 min · ★ 6.1

Drama · Western · Romance

On America's frontier, a St. Louis woman marries a New Mexico cattleman who is seen as a tyrant by the locals.

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Directors
Elia Kazan
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,349,000
Revenue
USD 4,689,000

Top Cast

Spencer TracySpencer TracyCol. James B. Brewton
Katharine HepburnKatharine HepburnLutie Cameron Brewton
Robert WalkerRobert WalkerBrock Brewton
Melvyn DouglasMelvyn DouglasBrice Chamberlain
Phyllis ThaxterPhyllis ThaxterSara Beth Brewton
Edgar BuchananEdgar BuchananJeff
Harry CareyHarry CareyDoc J. Reid
Ruth NelsonRuth NelsonSelina Hall
William PhillipsBanty
Robert ArmstrongRobert ArmstrongFloyd McCurtin
James BellJames BellSam Hall
Robert BarratRobert BarratJudge Seth White
Charles TrowbridgeCharles TrowbridgeGeorge Cameron
Trevor BardetteTrevor BardetteAndy Boggs
Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumA.J. Crane
Russell HicksRussell HicksMaj. Dell Harney
Eddie AcuffEddie AcuffCattleman (uncredited)
Henry AdamsGambler (uncredited)
Erville AldersonErville AldersonFirst Station Agent (uncredited)
Myrtle AndersonTownswoman (uncredited)

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