The Proud and Profane
“A MOVIE OF STARTLING FRANKNESS...!”
Synopsis
In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.
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William Holden
Lt. Col. Colin Black
Deborah Kerr
Lee Ashley
Thelma Ritter
Kate Connors
Dewey Martin
Eddie Wodcik
William Redfield
Chaplain Lt. (jg) Holmes
Ross Bagdasarian
Louie
Adam Williams
Eustace Press
Marion Ross
Joan
Theodore Newton
Bob Kilpatrick
Richard Shannon
Major
Peter Hansen
Lieutenant (jg) Hutchins
Ward Wood
Sergeant Chester Peckinpaugh
Geraldine Hall
Helen
Evelyn Cotton
Beth
Ann Morriss
Pat
Nancy Stevens
Evvie
Lorraine Brox
Sissie
Bob Kenaston
Soldier
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Seaton
- Screenplay & Story
- George Seaton
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Proud and Profane
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Perlberg-Seaton Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Seaton
George Seaton, Lucy Herndon Crockett
Victor Young
John F. Warren
Alma Macrorie
William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
George Seaton
Director
George Seaton
Screenplay
William Perlberg
Producer
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
John F. Warren
Director of Photography
Alma Macrorie
Editor
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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What is The Proud and Profane about?
In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.
Who directed The Proud and Profane?
The Proud and Profane was directed by George Seaton.
Who stars in The Proud and Profane?
The principal cast of The Proud and Profane includes William Holden, Deborah Kerr, Thelma Ritter, Dewey Martin, William Redfield.
When was The Proud and Profane released and how long is it?
The Proud and Profane was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Proud and Profane?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Proud and Profane was composed by Victor Young.
Is The Proud and Profane based on a book or true story?
The Proud and Profane is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lucy Herndon Crockett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Proud and Profane?
The Proud and Profane holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).