Pillars of the Sky
“The story of a people's faith and the courage of a man they called Godless!”
Synopsis
First Sergeant Emmett Bell faces off with Apache chieftain Kamiakin in this nuanced portrayal of racial tensions between Native Americans and white settlers in 1860s Oregon Country.
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PILLARS OF THE SKY(1956) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-25
Top Cast
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Jeff Chandler
First Sgt. Emmett Bell
Dorothy Malone
Calla Gaxton
Ward Bond
Dr. Joseph Holden
Keith Andes
Capt. Tom Gaxton
Lee Marvin
Sgt. Lloyd Carracart
Sydney Chaplin
Timothy
Willis Bouchey
Col. Edson Stedlow
Michael Ansara
Kamiakin
Olive Carey
Mrs. Anne Avery
Charles Horvath
Sgt. Dutch Williams
Orlando Rodríguez
Malachi
Glen Kramer
Lt. Winston
Floyd Simmons
Lt. Hammond
Pat Hogan
Jacob
Felix Noriego
Lucas
Paul Smith
Morgan
Martin Milner
Waco
Robert Ellis
Albie
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 12, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 7, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Rolfe
- Original Score
- William Lava, Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- Pillars of the Sky
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Sam Rolfe, Heck Allen
William Lava, Heinz Roemheld
Harold Lipstein
Milton Carruth
Robert Arthur
Department Leadership Roster
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
Sam Rolfe
Screenplay
George Marshall
Director
Robert Arthur
Producer
William Lava
Original Music Composer
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Milton Carruth
Editor
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 Pillars of the Sky
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pillars of the Sky about?
First Sergeant Emmett Bell faces off with Apache chieftain Kamiakin in this nuanced portrayal of racial tensions between Native Americans and white settlers in 1860s Oregon Country.
Who directed Pillars of the Sky?
Pillars of the Sky was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Pillars of the Sky?
The principal cast of Pillars of the Sky includes Jeff Chandler, Dorothy Malone, Ward Bond, Keith Andes, Lee Marvin.
When was Pillars of the Sky released and how long is it?
Pillars of the Sky was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Pillars of the Sky make at the box office?
Pillars of the Sky grossed $1.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Pillars of the Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pillars of the Sky was composed by William Lava, Heinz Roemheld.
Is Pillars of the Sky based on a book or true story?
Pillars of the Sky is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Heck Allen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pillars of the Sky?
Pillars of the Sky holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).