Niagara
“A raging torrent of emotion that even nature can't control!”
Synopsis
Rose Loomis and her older, gloomier husband, George, are vacationing at a cabin in Niagara Falls. The couple befriend Polly and Ray Cutler, who are honeymooning in the area. Polly begins to suspect that something is amiss between Rose and George, and her suspicions grow when she sees Rose in the arms of another man. While Ray initially thinks Polly is overreacting, things between George and Rose soon take a shockingly dark turn.
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Niagara ≣ 1953 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-08
Top Cast
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Marilyn Monroe
Rose Loomis
Joseph Cotten
George Loomis
Jean Peters
Polly Cutler
Max Showalter
Ray Cutler
Denis O'Dea
Inspector Starkey
Richard Allan
Patrick
Don Wilson
Mr. J.C. Kettering
Lurene Tuttle
Mrs. Kettering
Russell Collins
Mr. Qua
Will Wright
Boatman
John 'Scotty' Watson
Police Officer on Spanish Aerocar (uncredited)
Leon Alton
Lodge Guest (uncredited)
Henry Beckman
Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
John Brascia
Lodge Guest (uncredited)
Harry Carey Jr.
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Bill Coontz
Young Man (uncredited)
Roy Damron
Lodge Guest (uncredited)
Robert Ellis
Young Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Kaohsiung Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 17, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 9, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.8x
+$7.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Screenplay & Story
- Walter Reisch, Richard L. Breen, Charles Brackett
- Original Score
- Sol Kaplan
- Original Title
- Niagara
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.5M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Hathaway
Walter Reisch, Richard L. Breen, Charles Brackett
Sol Kaplan
Joseph MacDonald
Barbara McLean
Charles Brackett
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Reisch
Writer
Richard L. Breen
Writer
Henry Hathaway
Director
Charles Brackett
Writer
Charles Brackett
Producer
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Barbara McLean
Editor
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Niagara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Niagara about?
Rose Loomis and her older, gloomier husband, George, are vacationing at a cabin in Niagara Falls. The couple befriend Polly and Ray Cutler, who are honeymooning in the area. Polly begins to suspect that something is amiss between Rose and George, and her suspicions grow when she sees Rose in the arms of another man. While Ray initially thinks Polly is overreacting, things between George and Rose soon take a shockingly dark turn.
Who directed Niagara?
Niagara was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in Niagara?
The principal cast of Niagara includes Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotten, Jean Peters, Max Showalter, Denis O'Dea.
When was Niagara released and how long is it?
Niagara was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Niagara?
Niagara had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $8.5M at the worldwide box office (6.8 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Niagara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Niagara was composed by Sol Kaplan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Niagara?
Niagara holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).