Spencer's Mountain

Clayboy's schoolteacher impresses upon Clayboy the following phrase, "The world steps aside to let a man pass, if he knows where he is going"

19631h 58m6.8(42 votes)

DramaFamily

Synopsis

Clay Spencer and his wife, Olivia, live in a small town deep in the mountains. When Clay isn't busy drinking with his buddies or railing against the town minister, he's building the house he's always promised Olivia. He is overjoyed when he learns his eldest son will be the first Spencer to attend c…

Spencer's Mountain (1963) is a drama and family film directed by Delmer Daves. It stars Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, and James MacArthur. The film runs for 1 hour 58 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 42 votes.

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Director

Delmer Daves

Cast

Henry Fonda

Clay Spencer

Maureen O'Hara

Olivia Spencer

James MacArthur

Clayboy Spencer

Donald Crisp

Grandpa Spencer

Wally Cox

Preacher Goodman

Mimsy Farmer

Claris Coleman

Virginia Gregg

Miss Parker

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Who stars in Spencer's Mountain?

Spencer's Mountain stars Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, James MacArthur, and Donald Crisp, and was directed by Delmer Daves.

How long is Spencer's Mountain?

Spencer's Mountain has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes.

When did Spencer's Mountain come out?

Spencer's Mountain was released in 1963.

What genre is Spencer's Mountain?

Spencer's Mountain is a drama and family film.

Is Spencer's Mountain worth watching?

Spencer's Mountain holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.