Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
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Synopsis
Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.
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Son of Fury The Story
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Tyrone Power
Benjamin Blake
George Sanders
Sir Arthur Blake
Gene Tierney
Eve
Frances Farmer
Isabel
John Carradine
Caleb Green
Roddy McDowall
Benjamin - as a Boy
Elsa Lanchester
Bristol Isabel
Harry Davenport
Amos Kidder
Kay Johnson
Helena
Dudley Digges
Pratt
Halliwell Hobbes
Purdy
Marten Lamont
Kenneth Hobart
Arthur Hohl
Captain Greenough
Pedro de Cordoba
Feenou
Heather Thatcher
Maggie Martin
Mala
Marnoa
Lester Matthews
Prosecutor
Charles Irwin
Captain
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 29, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cromwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Dunne
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cromwell
Philip Dunne, Edison Marshall
Alfred Newman
Arthur C. Miller
Walter Thompson
Department Leadership Roster
John Cromwell
Director
Walter Thompson
Editor
Arthur C. Miller
Director of Photography
Gwen Wakeling
Costume Design
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Philip Dunne
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
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What is Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake about?
Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.
Who directed Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake?
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake was directed by John Cromwell.
Who stars in Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake?
The principal cast of Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake includes Tyrone Power, George Sanders, Gene Tierney, Frances Farmer, John Carradine.
When was Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake released and how long is it?
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake based on a book or true story?
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edison Marshall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake?
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).