Reaching for the Sun
Synopsis
Comedy of a North Woods clam-digger who journeys to Detroit to earn money for outboard motor by working on auto assembly line.
Top Cast
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Joel McCrea
Russ Eliot
Ellen Drew
Rita
Eddie Bracken
Benny Hogan
Albert Dekker
Herman
Billy Gilbert
Amos
George Chandler
Jerry
Bodil Rosing
Rita's Mother
James Burke
Norm
Nella Walker
Nurse
Eily Malyon
Landlady
Hobart Cavanaugh
Front Office Man
Regis Toomey
Intern
Charles D. Brown
Johnson
Michael Duggan
Little Benny Eliot
Warren Hymer
Percy Shelley
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- W. L. River
- Original Title
- Reaching for the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
W. L. River, Wessel Smitter
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
W. L. River
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Reaching for the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Reaching for the Sun about?
Comedy of a North Woods clam-digger who journeys to Detroit to earn money for outboard motor by working on auto assembly line.
Who directed Reaching for the Sun?
Reaching for the Sun was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Reaching for the Sun?
The principal cast of Reaching for the Sun includes Joel McCrea, Ellen Drew, Eddie Bracken, Albert Dekker, Billy Gilbert.
When was Reaching for the Sun released and how long is it?
Reaching for the Sun was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Is Reaching for the Sun based on a book or true story?
Reaching for the Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wessel Smitter".