California
“Mighty drama of men who were titans...and a woman who was their match!”
Synopsis
"Wicked" Lily Bishop joins a wagon train to California, led by Michael Fabian and Johnny Trumbo, but news of the Gold Rush scatters the train. When Johnny and Michael finally arrive, Lily is rich from her saloon and storekeeper (former slaver) Pharaoh Coffin is bleeding the miners dry. But worse troubles are ahead: California is inching toward statehood, and certain people want to make it their private empire.
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1947 California - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-26
Top Cast
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Ray Milland
Jonathan Trumbo
Barbara Stanwyck
Lily Bishop
Barry Fitzgerald
Michael Fabian
George Coulouris
Capt. Pharaoh Coffin
Albert Dekker
Mr. Pike
Anthony Quinn
Don Luís Rivera y Hernandez
Frank Faylen
Whitey
Gavin Muir
Booth Pennock
James Burke
Pokey
Eduardo Ciannelli
Padre
Roman Bohnen
Col. Stuart
Argentina Brunetti
Elvira
Howard Freeman
Sen. Creel
Julia Faye
Wagon Woman
Don Beddoe
Stark (uncredited)
Hank Bell
Wagon Driver (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews
Willoughby (uncredited)
Tom Chatterton
Joe (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Butler, Theodore Strauss
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- California
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Frank Butler, Theodore Strauss, Boris Ingster, E.Y. Harburg
Victor Young
Ray Rennahan
John Farrow, Seton I. Miller
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Frank Butler
Screenplay
Theodore Strauss
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Ray Rennahan
Director of Photography
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
John Farrow
Producer
Seton I. Miller
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California
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What is California about?
"Wicked" Lily Bishop joins a wagon train to California, led by Michael Fabian and Johnny Trumbo, but news of the Gold Rush scatters the train. When Johnny and Michael finally arrive, Lily is rich from her saloon and storekeeper (former slaver) Pharaoh Coffin is bleeding the miners dry. But worse troubles are ahead: California is inching toward statehood, and certain people want to make it their private empire.
Who directed California?
California was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in California?
The principal cast of California includes Ray Milland, Barbara Stanwyck, Barry Fitzgerald, George Coulouris, Albert Dekker.
When was California released and how long is it?
California was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for California?
The original motion picture soundtrack for California was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for California?
California holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).