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The Big Sky

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"Theirs the great adventure..."

Duration

2h 13m

Release

19 Aug 1952

Country

United States

Language

English

Overview

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.

Plot

The success of the journey focuses on keeping the Indian girl alive as well as themselves to complete trade with the Blackfeet.

Cast

Kirk DouglasDewey MartinElizabeth Threatt

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10Rotten Tomatoes: 89%

Details

Director

Howard Hawks

Writers

Dudley NicholsA.B. Guthrie Jr.Ray Buffum

Budget

$2,000,000

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 3 nominations total

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