A Place in the Sun 1951
“Young people asking so much of life... taking so much of love!”
What is A Place in the Sun?
A Place in the Sun is a film first released in 1951. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1951
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 122 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 12, 1951
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures, George Stevens Jr. Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
A Place in the Sun is a film first released in 1951. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Paramount Pictures, George Stevens Jr. Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A social climber faces a difficult dilemma when his former girlfriend becomes pregnant.”
- Directed and produced by George Stevens
- Based on Theodore Dreiser's novel
- Features dramatic and tragic themes
Watch it if you enjoy classic cinematic tragedies about ambition and romance.
The film contains dramatic elements and tragic themes appropriate for a 1951 American tragedy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release date of the film in the US?
The film was released on 08/28/1951 in the US.
What genres are associated with the film?
The film is classified under drama, romance, and crime.
Who directed and produced the film?
The film was directed and produced by George Stevens.
What is the source material for the film?
The film is based on the 1925 novel An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser and its 1926 stage adaptation.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes.
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