Reaching for the Sun (1941)
Comedy of a North Woods clam-digger who journeys to Detroit to earn money for outboard motor by working on auto assembly line.
Director: William A. Wellman
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: May 1, 1941
Cast
- Joel McCrea - Russ Eliot
- Ellen Drew - Rita
- Eddie Bracken - Benny Hogan
- Albert Dekker - Herman
- Billy Gilbert - Amos
- George Chandler - Jerry
- Bodil Rosing - Rita's Mother
- James Burke - Norm
- Nella Walker - Nurse
- Eily Malyon - Landlady
Screenplay
- Wessel Smitter (Novel)
- W. L. River (Screenplay)
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Friendships Born from Rivalry, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court
Keywords
factory, fisherman, rivalry, romance
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Reaching for the Sun about?
- Comedy of a North Woods clam-digger who journeys to Detroit to earn money for outboard motor by working on auto assembly line.
- Who directed Reaching for the Sun?
- Reaching for the Sun was directed by William A. Wellman.
- Who stars in Reaching for the Sun?
- Reaching for the Sun stars Joel McCrea, Ellen Drew, Eddie Bracken, Albert Dekker, Billy Gilbert, George Chandler.
- How long is Reaching for the Sun?
- Reaching for the Sun has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Reaching for the Sun?
- Reaching for the Sun is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Reaching for the Sun produced?
- Reaching for the Sun was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Reaching for the Sun?
- The themes of Reaching for the Sun include: Friendships Born from Rivalry, Coworker Rivalry and the Spark of Romance, Fierce Rivalry and Jealousy, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, The Great Rivalry on the Basketball Court.