Pittsburgh
“BIG! BRAWNY! BOLD!”
Synopsis
Charles 'Pittsburgh' Markham rides roughshod over his friends, his lovers, and his ideals in his trek toward financial success in the Pittsburgh steel industry, only to find himself deserted and lonely at the top. When his crash comes, he finds that fate has dealt him a second chance.
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Pittsburgh - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-01
Top Cast
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Marlene Dietrich
Josie 'Hunky' Winters
Randolph Scott
Cash Evans
John Wayne
Charles 'Pittsburgh' Markham
Frank Craven
J.M. 'Doc' Powers
Louise Allbritton
Shannon Prentiss Markham
Shemp Howard
Shorty (The Tailor)
Thomas Gomez
Joe Malneck (Miners Union President)
Ludwig Stössel
Dr. Grazlich (Doc Powers' Partner)
Samuel S. Hinds
Morgan Prentiss (President, Prentiss Steel)
Paul Fix
Burnside (Mine Operator)
William Haade
Johnny (Miner)
Charles Coleman
Mike (Markham's Butler)
Nestor Paiva
Barney, Cafe Proprietor
Bess Flowers
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
Winifred Harris
Wedding Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lewis Seiler
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Reed, Kenneth Gamet
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Pittsburgh
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lewis Seiler
Tom Reed, Kenneth Gamet, George Owen
Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
Paul Landres
Department Leadership Roster
Lewis Seiler
Director
Tom Reed
Screenplay
Kenneth Gamet
Screenplay
Paul Landres
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pittsburgh
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What is Pittsburgh about?
Charles 'Pittsburgh' Markham rides roughshod over his friends, his lovers, and his ideals in his trek toward financial success in the Pittsburgh steel industry, only to find himself deserted and lonely at the top. When his crash comes, he finds that fate has dealt him a second chance.
Who directed Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh was directed by Lewis Seiler.
Who stars in Pittsburgh?
The principal cast of Pittsburgh includes Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott, John Wayne, Frank Craven, Louise Allbritton.
When was Pittsburgh released and how long is it?
Pittsburgh was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Pittsburgh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pittsburgh was composed by Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).