Bright Leaf
“He had to fight for everything he owned ... except this woman's lips !”
Synopsis
Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Premiere Of Bright Leaf (1950)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-13
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
Brant Royle
Lauren Bacall
Sonia Kovac
Patricia Neal
Margaret Jane Singleton
Jack Carson
Chris Malley
Donald Crisp
Major Singleton
Gladys George
Rose
Elizabeth Patterson
Tabitha Singleton
Jeff Corey
John Barton
Taylor Holmes
Calhoun - Lawyer
Thurston Hall
Phillips
James Adamson
Black Peddler (uncredited)
John Alvin
Poker Player (uncredited)
Shelby Bacon
Fauntleroy (uncredited)
Walter Bacon
Man at Tobacco Auction (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Man in Hotel Bar (uncredited)
Marshall Bradford
Farmer (uncredited)
Marietta Canty
Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
Chick Chandler
Tobacco Auctioneer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Raleigh, North Carolina
Festival / Special Debut
June 16, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Ranald MacDougall
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Bright Leaf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Ranald MacDougall, Foster Fitzsimmons
Victor Young
Karl Freund
Owen Marks
Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Michael Curtiz
Director
Henry Blanke
Producer
Owen Marks
Editor
Ranald MacDougall
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bright Leaf
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bright Leaf about?
Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.
Who directed Bright Leaf?
Bright Leaf was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in Bright Leaf?
The principal cast of Bright Leaf includes Gary Cooper, Lauren Bacall, Patricia Neal, Jack Carson, Donald Crisp.
When was Bright Leaf released and how long is it?
Bright Leaf was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Bright Leaf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bright Leaf was composed by Victor Young.
Is Bright Leaf based on a book or true story?
Bright Leaf is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Foster Fitzsimmons".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bright Leaf?
Bright Leaf holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).