Carrie
Synopsis
In the late 1890s, the ambitious, innocent Carrie arrives in Chicago’s South Side and stays with her nagging, dullish married sister. She then runs for help to traveling salesman Charles Drouet. She soon becomes his mistress, but falls in love with married restaurant manager George Hurstwood.
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Laurence Olivier
George Hurstwood
Jennifer Jones
Carrie Meeber
Miriam Hopkins
Julie Hurstwood
Eddie Albert
Charles Drouet
Basil Ruysdael
Mr. Fitzgerald
Ray Teal
Allen - Bondsman
Barry Kelley
Slawson
Sara Berner
Mrs. Oransky
William Reynolds
George Hurstwood, Jr.
Mary Murphy
Jessica Hurstwood
Harry Hayden
O'Brien
Charles Halton
Factory Foreman
Walter Baldwin
Mr. Meeber - Carrie's Father
Dorothy Adams
Mrs. Meeber - Carrie's Mother
Jacqueline deWit
Carrie's Sister Minnie
Harlan Briggs
Joe Brant
Melinda Casey
Little Girl
Donald Kerr
Slawson's Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 24, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruth Goetz, Theodore Dreiser, Augustus Goetz
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Carrie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Ruth Goetz, Theodore Dreiser, Augustus Goetz
David Raksin
Victor Milner
Robert Swink
William Wyler
Department Leadership Roster
William Wyler
Director
Ruth Goetz
Writer
Edith Head
Costume Design
William Wyler
Producer
Robert Swink
Editor
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Augustus Goetz
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Carrie.
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Oscars 1953
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carrie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Carrie about?
In the late 1890s, the ambitious, innocent Carrie arrives in Chicago’s South Side and stays with her nagging, dullish married sister. She then runs for help to traveling salesman Charles Drouet. She soon becomes his mistress, but falls in love with married restaurant manager George Hurstwood.
Who directed Carrie?
Carrie was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in Carrie?
The principal cast of Carrie includes Laurence Olivier, Jennifer Jones, Miriam Hopkins, Eddie Albert, Basil Ruysdael.
When was Carrie released and how long is it?
Carrie was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Carrie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carrie was composed by David Raksin.
Is Carrie based on a book or true story?
Carrie is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodore Dreiser".