
The Harness
Synopsis
A gentle John Steinbeck tale from 1938 about a farmer who is dominated by his ailing wife until a free-minded young woman turns up at his ranch with her eight-year-old son.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Boris Sagal
- Screenplay & Story
- John Steinbeck, Leon Tokatyan, Edward Hume
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- The Harness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Sagal
John Steinbeck, Leon Tokatyan, Edward Hume
Billy Goldenberg
Russell Metty
Frank Morriss
William Sackheim
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Sagal
Director
Frank Morriss
Editor
William Sackheim
Producer
Leon Tokatyan
Writer
Russell Metty
Director of Photography
Edward Hume
Writer
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Harness.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Harness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Harness about?
A gentle John Steinbeck tale from 1938 about a farmer who is dominated by his ailing wife until a free-minded young woman turns up at his ranch with her eight-year-old son.
Who directed The Harness?
The Harness was directed by Boris Sagal.
Who stars in The Harness?
The principal cast of The Harness includes Lorne Greene, Julie Sommars, Murray Hamilton, Lee Montgomery, Louise Latham.
When was The Harness released and how long is it?
The Harness was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Harness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Harness was composed by Billy Goldenberg.












