Virginia City
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Synopsis
Union officer Kerry Bradford escapes from a Confederate prison and races to intercept $5 million in gold destined for Confederate coffers. A Confederate sympathizer and a Mexican bandit, each with their own stake in the loot, stand in his way.
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Virginia City - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-26
Top Cast
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Errol Flynn
Kerry Bradford
Miriam Hopkins
Julia Hayne
Randolph Scott
Vance Irby
Humphrey Bogart
John Murrell
Frank McHugh
Mr. Upjohn
Alan Hale
Olaf Swenson
Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
Marblehead
John Litel
Marshall
Douglass Dumbrille
Maj. Drewery
Moroni Olsen
Cameron
Russell Hicks
Armistead
Dickie Jones
Cobby
Frank Wilcox
Union Soldier
Russell Simpson
Gaylord
Victor Kilian
Abraham Lincoln
Charles Middleton
Jefferson Davis
Trevor Bardette
Union Fanatic with Knife (uncredited)
Hank Bell
Barfly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Reno, Nevada
Festival / Special Debut
March 23, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.01x
+$1.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Buckner
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Virginia City
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Robert Buckner
Max Steiner
Sol Polito
George Amy
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Robert Buckner
Screenplay
George Amy
Editor
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Virginia City about?
Union officer Kerry Bradford escapes from a Confederate prison and races to intercept $5 million in gold destined for Confederate coffers. A Confederate sympathizer and a Mexican bandit, each with their own stake in the loot, stand in his way.
Who directed Virginia City?
Virginia City was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Virginia City?
The principal cast of Virginia City includes Errol Flynn, Miriam Hopkins, Randolph Scott, Humphrey Bogart, Frank McHugh.
When was Virginia City released and how long is it?
Virginia City was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of Virginia City?
Virginia City had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $2.4M at the worldwide box office (2.01 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Virginia City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Virginia City was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Virginia City?
Virginia City holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).