Storm Center
“Who really set the town aflame?...”
Synopsis
Politicians go after a small-town librarian when she refuses to ban a book. She's quickly labeled a Communist.
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Alicia Hull
Brian Keith
Paul Duncan
Kim Hunter
Martha Lockridge
Paul Kelly
Judge Robert Ellerbe
Joe Mantell
George Slater
Kevin Coughlin
Freddie Slater
Sally Brophy
Laura Slater
Curtis Cooksey
Stacey Martin
Kathryn Grant
Hazel Levering
Edward Platt
Rev. Wilson
Howard Wierum
Mayor Levering
Michael Raffetto
Edgar Greenbaum
Joseph Kearns
Mr. Morrisey
Howard Wendell
Sen. Bascomb
Burt Mustin
Carl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Taradash
- Screenplay & Story
- Elick Moll, Daniel Taradash
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Storm Center
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Julian Blaustein Productions Ltd., Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Taradash
Elick Moll, Daniel Taradash
George Duning
Burnett Guffey
William A. Lyon
Julian Blaustein
Department Leadership Roster
Elick Moll
Writer
Daniel Taradash
Writer
William A. Lyon
Editor
Julian Blaustein
Producer
Burnett Guffey
Director of Photography
George Duning
Original Music Composer
Daniel Taradash
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Storm Center
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Storm Center about?
Politicians go after a small-town librarian when she refuses to ban a book. She's quickly labeled a Communist.
Who directed Storm Center?
Storm Center was directed by Daniel Taradash.
Who stars in Storm Center?
The principal cast of Storm Center includes Bette Davis, Brian Keith, Kim Hunter, Paul Kelly, Joe Mantell.
When was Storm Center released and how long is it?
Storm Center was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Storm Center?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Storm Center was composed by George Duning.