The Bottom of the Bottle
“It's brother against brother ... stripping the southwest's ranch society of its bought respectability !”
Synopsis
An alcoholic escaped convict asks his Arizona lawyer brother to help him cross the Mexican border.
Top Cast
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Van Johnson
Donald Martin / Eric Bell
Joseph Cotten
Pat 'P.M.' Martin
Ruth Roman
Nora Martin
Jack Carson
Hal Breckinridge
Margaret Hayes
Lil Breckinridge
Bruce Bennett
Brand
Brad Dexter
Stanley Miller
Peggy Knudsen
Ellen Miller
Jim Davis
George Cady
Margaret Lindsay
Hannah Cady
Nancy Gates
Mildred Martin
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
Luis Romero
Harry Morgan
Felix - Barkeep
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Simenon, Sydney Boehm
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- The Bottom of the Bottle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Georges Simenon, Sydney Boehm
Leigh Harline
Lee Garmes
David Bretherton
Buddy Adler
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Hathaway
Director
Travilla
Costume Design
Buddy Adler
Producer
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Sydney Boehm
Writer
David Bretherton
Editor
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 The Bottom of the Bottle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bottom of the Bottle about?
An alcoholic escaped convict asks his Arizona lawyer brother to help him cross the Mexican border.
Who directed The Bottom of the Bottle?
The Bottom of the Bottle was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in The Bottom of the Bottle?
The principal cast of The Bottom of the Bottle includes Van Johnson, Joseph Cotten, Ruth Roman, Jack Carson, Margaret Hayes.
When was The Bottom of the Bottle released and how long is it?
The Bottom of the Bottle was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bottom of the Bottle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bottom of the Bottle was composed by Leigh Harline.
Is The Bottom of the Bottle based on a book or true story?
The Bottom of the Bottle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bottom of the Bottle?
The Bottom of the Bottle holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).