The Bramble Bush
“You can't put out the human fires that burn in the Bramble Bush!”
Synopsis
A young doctor returns to his Massachusetts home town at the request of a terminally ill old friend.
Top Cast
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Richard Burton
Dr. Guy Montford
Barbara Rush
Margaret 'Mar' McFie
Jack Carson
Bert Mosley
Angie Dickinson
Fran Walker
James Dunn
Stew Schaffer
Henry Jones
Parker Welk
Tom Drake
Larry McFie
Carl Benton Reid
Sam McFie
Frank Conroy
Dr. Sol Kelsey
William Hansen
Father Bannon
Philip Coolidge
Prosecuting Attorney
Grandon Rhodes
Judge
Barbara Pepper
Polly Welk
Kenner G. Kemp
Courtroom Spectator
Patricia Crest
Betsy
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Petrie
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Mergendahl, Milton Sperling, Philip Yordan
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- The Bramble Bush
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- United States Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Petrie
Charles Mergendahl, Milton Sperling, Philip Yordan
Leonard Rosenman
Lucien Ballard
Folmar Blangsted
Milton Sperling
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Petrie
Director
Milton Sperling
Producer
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Milton Sperling
Writer
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Philip Yordan
Writer
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 Bramble Bush
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Bramble Bush about?
A young doctor returns to his Massachusetts home town at the request of a terminally ill old friend.
Who directed The Bramble Bush?
The Bramble Bush was directed by Daniel Petrie.
Who stars in The Bramble Bush?
The principal cast of The Bramble Bush includes Richard Burton, Barbara Rush, Jack Carson, Angie Dickinson, James Dunn.
When was The Bramble Bush released and how long is it?
The Bramble Bush was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bramble Bush?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bramble Bush was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is The Bramble Bush based on a book or true story?
The Bramble Bush is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Mergendahl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bramble Bush?
The Bramble Bush holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).