Arizona
“Turbulent Adventure in the Great West!”
Synopsis
Phoebe Titus is a tough, swaggering pioneer woman, but her ways become decidedly more feminine when she falls for California bound Peter Muncie. But Peter won't be distracted from his journey and Phoebe is left alone and plenty busy with villains Jefferson Carteret and Lazarus Ward plotting at every turn to destroy her freighting company. She has not seen the last of Peter, however.
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Arizona (1940) - Trailer
Type: Clip • Published 2014-01-19
Top Cast
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Jean Arthur
Phoebe Titus
William Holden
Peter Muncie
Warren William
Jefferson Carteret
Porter Hall
Lazarus Ward
Edgar Buchanan
Judge Bogardus
Paul Harvey
Solomon Warner
George Chandler
Haley
Byron Foulger
Pete Kitchen
Regis Toomey
Grant Oury
Paula Lopez
Estevan Ochoa
Colin Tapley
Bart Massey
Uvaldo Varela
Hilario Callego
Earl Crawford
Joe Briggs
Griff Barnett
Sam Hughes
Ludwig Hardt
Meyer
Pat Moriarity
Terry
Frank Darien
Joe
Syd Saylor
Timmins
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wesley Ruggles
- Screenplay & Story
- Claude Binyon
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Arizona
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wesley Ruggles
Claude Binyon, Clarence Budington Kelland
Victor Young
Fayte M. Browne, Harry Hallenberger, Joseph Walker
William A. Lyon, Otto Meyer
Wesley Ruggles
Department Leadership Roster
Wesley Ruggles
Director
Claude Binyon
Screenplay
Wesley Ruggles
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Fayte M. Browne
Director of Photography
Harry Hallenberger
Director of Photography
Joseph Walker
Director of Photography
William A. Lyon
Editor
Otto Meyer
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Arizona
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Arizona about?
Phoebe Titus is a tough, swaggering pioneer woman, but her ways become decidedly more feminine when she falls for California bound Peter Muncie. But Peter won't be distracted from his journey and Phoebe is left alone and plenty busy with villains Jefferson Carteret and Lazarus Ward plotting at every turn to destroy her freighting company. She has not seen the last of Peter, however.
Who directed Arizona?
Arizona was directed by Wesley Ruggles.
Who stars in Arizona?
The principal cast of Arizona includes Jean Arthur, William Holden, Warren William, Porter Hall, Edgar Buchanan.
When was Arizona released and how long is it?
Arizona was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Arizona?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Arizona was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Arizona?
Arizona holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).