Bend of the River
“The greatness... the glory... the fury... of the Northwest Frontier!”
Synopsis
Two men with questionable pasts, Glyn McLyntock and his friend Cole, lead a wagon-train load of homesteaders from Missouri to the Oregon territory...
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bend of the River (1952) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-11-27
Top Cast
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James Stewart
Glyn McLyntock
Arthur Kennedy
Emerson Cole
Julie Adams
Laura Baile
Rock Hudson
Trey Wilson
Jay C. Flippen
Jeremy Baile
Lori Nelson
Marjie Baile
Chubby Johnson
Cap'n Mello
Stepin Fetchit
Adam
Harry Morgan
Shorty
Howard Petrie
Tom Hendricks
Frances Bavier
Mrs. Prentiss
Jack Lambert
Red
Royal Dano
Long Tom
Frank Chase
Wasco
Cliff Lyons
Willie
Frank Ferguson
Tom Grundy
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 23, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 8, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Borden Chase
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Bend of the River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
Borden Chase, William Gulick
Hans J. Salter
Irving Glassberg
Russell F. Schoengarth
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Anthony Mann
Director
Borden Chase
Screenplay
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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 Bend of the River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bend of the River about?
Two men with questionable pasts, Glyn McLyntock and his friend Cole, lead a wagon-train load of homesteaders from Missouri to the Oregon territory...
Who directed Bend of the River?
Bend of the River was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in Bend of the River?
The principal cast of Bend of the River includes James Stewart, Arthur Kennedy, Julie Adams, Rock Hudson, Jay C. Flippen.
When was Bend of the River released and how long is it?
Bend of the River was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
How much did Bend of the River make at the box office?
Bend of the River grossed $3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bend of the River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bend of the River was composed by Hans J. Salter.
Is Bend of the River based on a book or true story?
Bend of the River is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Gulick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bend of the River?
Bend of the River holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).