The Goddess
“Profound and astounding”
Synopsis
A woman adored by the people around her ultimately struggles to be happy with herself.
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The Goddess (1960) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-25
Top Cast
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Kim Stanley
Emily Ann Faulkner (Rita Shawn)
Lloyd Bridges
Dutch Seymour
Patty Duke
Emily Ann Faulkner (Child)
Bert Freed
Lester Brackman
Joan Copeland
Alice Marie
Betty Lou Holland
Mrs. Laureen Faulkner
Steven Hill
John Tower
Gerald Hiken
George
Elizabeth Wilson
Harding
Joanne Linville
Joanna
Gail Haworth
Emily's Daughter
Joyce Van Patten
Hillary
Louise Beavers
The Cook
Gerald Petrarca
The Minister
Werner Klemperer
Joe Wilsey
Burt Brinckerhoff
The Boy
Margaret Brayton
Mrs. Woolsy (uncredited)
Curt Conway
The Writer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Paddy Chayefsky
- Original Score
- Virgil Thomson
- Original Title
- The Goddess
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Paddy Chayefsky
Virgil Thomson
Arthur J. Ornitz
Carl Lerner
Milton Perlman
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
John Cromwell
Director
Carl Lerner
Editor
Milton Perlman
Producer
Paddy Chayefsky
Screenplay
Leo Kerz
Production Design
Frank L. Thompson
Costume Design
Virgil Thomson
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Goddess
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Goddess about?
A woman adored by the people around her ultimately struggles to be happy with herself.
Who directed The Goddess?
The Goddess was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in The Goddess?
The principal cast of The Goddess includes Kim Stanley, Lloyd Bridges, Patty Duke, Bert Freed, Joan Copeland.
When was The Goddess released and how long is it?
The Goddess was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Goddess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Goddess was composed by Virgil Thomson.