Christopher Strong
“Higher and higher! Faster and faster! She gave herself to the great god Speed, and tried to run away from the fires within her!”
Synopsis
A romance develops between a happily married middle-aged British politician and an adventurous young aviatrix.
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Christopher Strong 1933 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-21
Top Cast
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Katharine Hepburn
Lady Cynthia Darrington
Colin Clive
Sir Christopher Strong
Billie Burke
Lady Elaine Strong
Helen Chandler
Monica Strong
Ralph Forbes
Harry Rawlinson
Irene Browne
Carrie Valentine
Jack La Rue
Carlo
Desmond Roberts
Bryce Mercer
Agostino Borgato
Fortune Teller (uncredited)
Margaret Lindsay
Autograph Seeker at Party (uncredited)
Paul Ralli
Tango Dancer (uncredited)
Donald Stuart
Joseph Drummond (uncredited)
Gwendolyn Logan
Bradford (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dorothy Arzner
- Screenplay & Story
- Zoë Akins
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Christopher Strong
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Japanese, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dorothy Arzner
Zoë Akins, Gilbert Frankau
Max Steiner
Bert Glennon
Arthur Roberts
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Dorothy Arzner
Director
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
David O. Selznick
Producer
Zoë Akins
Screenplay
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
Arthur Roberts
Editor
Howard Greer
Costume Design
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 Christopher Strong
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Christopher Strong about?
A romance develops between a happily married middle-aged British politician and an adventurous young aviatrix.
Who directed Christopher Strong?
Christopher Strong was directed by Dorothy Arzner.
Who stars in Christopher Strong?
The principal cast of Christopher Strong includes Katharine Hepburn, Colin Clive, Billie Burke, Helen Chandler, Ralph Forbes.
When was Christopher Strong released and how long is it?
Christopher Strong was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Christopher Strong?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Christopher Strong was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Christopher Strong based on a book or true story?
Christopher Strong is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gilbert Frankau".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Christopher Strong?
Christopher Strong holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).