Across the Wide Missouri
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Synopsis
In the 1830's beaver trapper Flint Mitchell and other white men hunt and trap in the then unnamed territories of Montana and Idaho. Flint marries a Blackfoot woman as a way to gain entrance into her people's rich lands, but finds she means more to him than a ticket to good beaver habitat.
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Across The Wide Missouri (1951) Official Trailer - Clark Gable, Ricardo Montalban Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-12
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Flint Mitchell
Ricardo Montalban
Ironshirt
John Hodiak
Brecan
Adolphe Menjou
Pierre
J. Carrol Naish
Looking Glass
Jack Holt
Bear Ghost
Alan Napier
Capt. Humberstone Lyon
George Chandler
Gowie
Richard Anderson
Dick
María Elena Marqués
Kamiah
Bobby Barber
Gardipe (uncredited)
Timothy Carey
Baptiste DuNord (uncredited)
Frankie Darro
Cadet (uncredited)
Douglas Fowley
Tin Cup Owens (uncredited)
Howard Keel
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
James Whitmore
Old Bill (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Talbot Jennings
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Across the Wide Missouri
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Talbot Jennings, Frank Cavett, Bernard DeVoto
David Raksin
William C. Mellor
John D. Dunning
Robert Sisk
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Wellman
Director
Robert Sisk
Producer
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Talbot Jennings
Screenplay
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
John D. Dunning
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Across the Wide Missouri
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Across the Wide Missouri about?
In the 1830's beaver trapper Flint Mitchell and other white men hunt and trap in the then unnamed territories of Montana and Idaho. Flint marries a Blackfoot woman as a way to gain entrance into her people's rich lands, but finds she means more to him than a ticket to good beaver habitat.
Who directed Across the Wide Missouri?
Across the Wide Missouri was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in Across the Wide Missouri?
The principal cast of Across the Wide Missouri includes Clark Gable, Ricardo Montalban, John Hodiak, Adolphe Menjou, J. Carrol Naish.
When was Across the Wide Missouri released and how long is it?
Across the Wide Missouri was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Across the Wide Missouri?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Across the Wide Missouri was composed by David Raksin.
Is Across the Wide Missouri based on a book or true story?
Across the Wide Missouri is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bernard DeVoto".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Across the Wide Missouri?
Across the Wide Missouri holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).