So Big
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Synopsis
A girl of wealth comes to a Dutch community outside Chicago as a schoolteacher, and while there falls in love with a poor but big-hearted farmer.
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So Big 1953) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-24
Top Cast
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Jane Wyman
Selina De Jong
Sterling Hayden
Pervis De Jong
Steve Forrest
Dirk De Jong
Nancy Olson
Dallas O'Mara
Elisabeth Fraser
Julie Hempel
Martha Hyer
Paula Hempel
Roland Winters
Klaas Pool
Richard Beymer
Roelf, Age 12-16
Sue George
Girl (uncredited)
Frank Ferguson
Ed (uncredited)
Vera Miles
Girl (uncredited)
Jacques Aubuchon
August Hempel
Tommy Rettig
Dirk, age 8
Dorothy Christy
Widow Paarlenberg
Walter Coy
Roelf Pool
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist, Edna Ferber
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- So Big
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
John Twist, Edna Ferber
Max Steiner
Ellsworth Fredericks
Thomas Reilly
Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Wise
Director
John Twist
Writer
Henry Blanke
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Ellsworth Fredericks
Director of Photography
Thomas Reilly
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
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 So Big
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is So Big about?
A girl of wealth comes to a Dutch community outside Chicago as a schoolteacher, and while there falls in love with a poor but big-hearted farmer.
Who directed So Big?
So Big was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in So Big?
The principal cast of So Big includes Jane Wyman, Sterling Hayden, Steve Forrest, Nancy Olson, Elisabeth Fraser.
When was So Big released and how long is it?
So Big was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for So Big?
The original motion picture soundtrack for So Big was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for So Big?
So Big holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).