Spencer's Mountain
“Clayboy's schoolteacher impresses upon Clayboy the following phrase, "The world steps aside to let a man pass, if he knows where he is going"”
Synopsis
Clay Spencer and his wife, Olivia, live in a small town deep in the mountains. When Clay isn't busy drinking with his buddies or railing against the town minister, he's building the house he's always promised Olivia. He is overjoyed when he learns his eldest son will be the first Spencer to attend college, if he can resist the charms of a pretty local girl and rustle up the money for tuition.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-15
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Henry Fonda
Clay Spencer
Maureen O'Hara
Olivia Spencer
James MacArthur
Clayboy Spencer
Donald Crisp
Grandpa Spencer
Wally Cox
Preacher Goodman
Mimsy Farmer
Claris Coleman
Virginia Gregg
Miss Parker
Lillian Bronson
Grandma Spencer
Whit Bissell
Dr. Campbell
Hayden Rorke
Colonel Coleman
Kathy Bennett
Minnie-Cora Cook
Dub Taylor
Percy Cook
Hope Summers
Mother Ida
Ken Mayer
Mr. John
Rusty Lane
University Dean (uncredited)
Barbara McNair
Graduation Singer (uncredited)
Kym Karath
Pattie-Cake Spencer (uncredited)
Victor French
Spencer Brother (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Screenplay & Story
- Delmer Daves, Earl Hamner, Jr.
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Spencer's Mountain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delmer Daves
Delmer Daves, Earl Hamner, Jr.
Max Steiner
Charles Lawton Jr.
David Wages
Delmer Daves
Department Leadership Roster
Delmer Daves
Director
Delmer Daves
Writer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Delmer Daves
Producer
Charles Lawton Jr.
Director of Photography
David Wages
Editor
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spencer's Mountain
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What is Spencer's Mountain about?
Clay Spencer and his wife, Olivia, live in a small town deep in the mountains. When Clay isn't busy drinking with his buddies or railing against the town minister, he's building the house he's always promised Olivia. He is overjoyed when he learns his eldest son will be the first Spencer to attend college, if he can resist the charms of a pretty local girl and rustle up the money for tuition.
Who directed Spencer's Mountain?
Spencer's Mountain was directed by Delmer Daves.
Who stars in Spencer's Mountain?
The principal cast of Spencer's Mountain includes Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, James MacArthur, Donald Crisp, Wally Cox.
When was Spencer's Mountain released and how long is it?
Spencer's Mountain was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Spencer's Mountain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spencer's Mountain was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Spencer's Mountain based on a book or true story?
Spencer's Mountain is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Earl Hamner, Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spencer's Mountain?
Spencer's Mountain holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).