For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943)

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For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943) poster

Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going on and Jordan—who has joined up on the side that appeals most to idealists of that era—has been given a high-risk assignment up in the mountains. He awaits the right time to blow up a crucial bridge in order to halt the enemy's progress.

Director: Sam Wood
Genre: War, Romance, History, Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 170 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: Ray Rennahan
Editing: Sherman Todd, John F. Link Sr.
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: Español, English
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $18M
Original Language: en

Themes

American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival

Keywords

spain, civil war, fascism, spanish civil war (1936-39), 1930s

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is For Whom the Bell Tolls about?
Spain in the 1930s is the place to be for a man of action like Robert Jordan. There is a civil war going on and Jordan—who has joined up on the side that appeals most to idealists of that era—has been given a high-risk assignment up in the mountains. He awaits the right time to blow up a crucial bridge in order to halt the enemy's progress.
Who directed For Whom the Bell Tolls?
For Whom the Bell Tolls was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in For Whom the Bell Tolls?
For Whom the Bell Tolls stars Gary Cooper, Ingrid Bergman, Akim Tamiroff, Arturo de Córdova, Vladimir Sokoloff, Mikhail Rasumny.
How long is For Whom the Bell Tolls?
For Whom the Bell Tolls has a runtime of 2h 50m (170 minutes).
What genre is For Whom the Bell Tolls?
For Whom the Bell Tolls is a War, Romance, History, Drama, Adventure film.
What is the budget of For Whom the Bell Tolls?
For Whom the Bell Tolls had a budget of $3M.
How much did For Whom the Bell Tolls gross?
For Whom the Bell Tolls grossed $18M worldwide.
Where was For Whom the Bell Tolls produced?
For Whom the Bell Tolls was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of For Whom the Bell Tolls?
The themes of For Whom the Bell Tolls include: American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival.