The Walls of Jericho
“THE TOWN COULDN'T HOLD THESE PEOPLE and THEIR LOVE!”
Synopsis
In a small town in Kansas, a county attorney in an unhappy marriage falls in love with another woman.
Top Cast
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Cornel Wilde
Dave Connors
Linda Darnell
Algeria Wedge
Anne Baxter
Julia Norman
Kirk Douglas
Tucker Wedge
Ann Dvorak
Belle Connors
Marjorie Rambeau
Mrs. Dunham
Henry Hull
Jefferson Norman
Colleen Townsend
Marjorie Ransome
Barton MacLane
Rufus J. "Gotch" McCurdy
Griff Barnett
Judge Hutto
William Tracy
Cully Caxton
Art Baker
Peddigrew
Patricia Morison
Lucy Landon
Frank Ferguson
Tom Ransome
Helen Brown
Mrs. Ransome
Edwin Maxwell
Porter Grimes
Hope Landin
Mrs. Hutto
Milton Parsons
Joe Atkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John M. Stahl
- Screenplay & Story
- Lamar Trotti, Paul Wellman
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge, Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Walls of Jericho
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John M. Stahl
Lamar Trotti, Paul Wellman
Cyril J. Mockridge, Alfred Newman
Arthur C. Miller
James B. Clark
Lamar Trotti, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
John M. Stahl
Director
Lamar Trotti
Producer
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
James B. Clark
Editor
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Lamar Trotti
Writer
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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 Walls of Jericho
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What is The Walls of Jericho about?
In a small town in Kansas, a county attorney in an unhappy marriage falls in love with another woman.
Who directed The Walls of Jericho?
The Walls of Jericho was directed by John M. Stahl.
Who stars in The Walls of Jericho?
The principal cast of The Walls of Jericho includes Cornel Wilde, Linda Darnell, Anne Baxter, Kirk Douglas, Ann Dvorak.
When was The Walls of Jericho released and how long is it?
The Walls of Jericho was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Walls of Jericho?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Walls of Jericho was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge, Alfred Newman.
Is The Walls of Jericho based on a book or true story?
The Walls of Jericho is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Wellman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Walls of Jericho?
The Walls of Jericho holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).