The Proud and Profane (1956)
A MOVIE OF STARTLING FRANKNESS...!
In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.
Director: George Seaton
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: June 13, 1956
Cast
- William Holden - Lt. Col. Colin Black
- Deborah Kerr - Lee Ashley
- Thelma Ritter - Kate Connors
- Dewey Martin - Eddie Wodcik
- William Redfield - Chaplain Lt. (jg) Holmes
- Ross Bagdasarian - Louie
- Adam Williams - Eustace Press
- Marion Ross - Joan
- Theodore Newton - Bob Kilpatrick
- Richard Shannon - Major
Screenplay
- George Seaton (Story)
- George Seaton (Screenplay)
- Lucy Herndon Crockett (Novel)
Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: John F. Warren
Editing: Alma Macrorie
Production: Perlberg-Seaton Productions, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: George Seaton
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Proud and Profane about?
- In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.
- Who directed The Proud and Profane?
- The Proud and Profane was directed by George Seaton.
- Who stars in The Proud and Profane?
- The Proud and Profane stars William Holden, Deborah Kerr, Thelma Ritter, Dewey Martin, William Redfield, Ross Bagdasarian.
- How long is The Proud and Profane?
- The Proud and Profane has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is The Proud and Profane?
- The Proud and Profane is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Proud and Profane produced?
- The Proud and Profane was produced in United States of America.