The Fountainhead
“No Man Takes What's Mine!”
Synopsis
An uncompromising, visionary architect struggles to maintain his integrity and individualism despite personal, professional and economic pressures to conform to popular standards.
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What Would Howard Roark Do?
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2020-05-07
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Gary Cooper
Howard Roark
Patricia Neal
Dominique Francon
Raymond Massey
Gail Wynand
Kent Smith
Peter Keating
Robert Douglas
Elsworth Toohey
Henry Hull
Henry Cameron
Ray Collins
Roger Enright
Moroni Olsen
Chairman
Jerome Cowan
Alvah Scarret
Bob Alden
Newsboy (uncredited)
John Alvin
Young Intellectual (uncredited)
Morris Ankrum
Prosecutor (uncredited)
Lois Austin
Female Party Guest (uncredited)
Griff Barnett
Judge (uncredited)
Monte Blue
Gas Station Executive (uncredited)
Gail Bonney
Woman (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
Glen Cavender
Pedestrian Onlooker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Ayn Rand
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Fountainhead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Ayn Rand
Max Steiner
Robert Burks
David Weisbart
Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Ayn Rand
Screenplay
Henry Blanke
Producer
David Weisbart
Editor
Robert Burks
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 Fountainhead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fountainhead about?
An uncompromising, visionary architect struggles to maintain his integrity and individualism despite personal, professional and economic pressures to conform to popular standards.
Who directed The Fountainhead?
The Fountainhead was directed by King Vidor.
Who stars in The Fountainhead?
The principal cast of The Fountainhead includes Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Raymond Massey, Kent Smith, Robert Douglas.
When was The Fountainhead released and how long is it?
The Fountainhead was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fountainhead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fountainhead was composed by Max Steiner.
Is The Fountainhead based on a book or true story?
The Fountainhead is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ayn Rand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fountainhead?
The Fountainhead holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).