The Big Sky

Name: The Big Sky
Director: Howard Hawks
Genre: Adventure, Western, Romance
Released: 1952
Duration: 2 h 13 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Dewey Martin, Elizabeth Threatt, Arthur Hunnicutt, Buddy Baer

Theirs the great adventure...

19522h 13m6.5(103 votes)

AdventureWesternRomance

Synopsis

Two tough Kentucky mountaineers join a trading expedition from St. Louis up the Missouri River to trade whisky for furs with the Blackfoot Indians. They soon discover that there is much more than the elements to contend with.

The Big Sky (1952) is a adventure, western, and romance film directed by Howard Hawks. It stars Kirk Douglas, Dewey Martin, and Elizabeth Threatt. The film runs for 2 hours 13 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 103 votes.

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Director

Howard Hawks

Cast

Kirk Douglas

Jim Deakins

Dewey Martin

Boone Caudill

Elizabeth Threatt

Teal Eye

Arthur Hunnicutt

Zeb Calloway

Buddy Baer

Romaine

Steven Geray

"Frenchy" Jourdonnais

Henri Letondal

La Badie

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Sky

Where can I watch The Big Sky?

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Who stars in The Big Sky?

The Big Sky stars Kirk Douglas, Dewey Martin, Elizabeth Threatt, and Arthur Hunnicutt, and was directed by Howard Hawks.

How long is The Big Sky?

The Big Sky has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes.

When did The Big Sky come out?

The Big Sky was released in 1952.

What genre is The Big Sky?

The Big Sky is a adventure, western, and romance film.

Is The Big Sky worth watching?

The Big Sky holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.