Spencer's Mountain (1963)
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- Approved
- 1h 58min
- Drama, Family
- 16 May 1963 (USA)
- Movie
Grand Teton quarryman and family patriarch carefully navigates issues of religion and education in order to eke out a brighter future for his family.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Henry Fonda | ... |
Clay Spencer
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| Maureen O'Hara | ... |
Olivia Spencer
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| James MacArthur | ... |
Clayboy Spencer
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| Donald Crisp | ... |
Grandpa Zubulon Spencer
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| Wally Cox | ... |
Preacher Clyde Goodman
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| Mimsy Farmer | ... |
Claris Coleman
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| Virginia Gregg | ... |
Miss Parker
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| Lillian Bronson | ... |
Grandma Spencer
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| Whit Bissell | ... |
Dr. Campbell
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| Hayden Rorke | ... |
Colonel Coleman
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| Kathy Bennett | ... |
Minnie-Cora Cook
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| Dub Taylor | ... |
Percy Cook
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| Hope Summers | ... |
Mother Ida
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| Ken Mayer | ... |
Mr. John
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William Breen | ... |
Mountain Boy (uncredited)
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| Veronica Cartwright | ... |
Becky Spencer (uncredited)
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Michele Daves | ... |
Donnie Spencer (uncredited)
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Martin Eric | ... |
Odell Harper (uncredited)
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Bronwyn FitzSimons | ... |
Dean's Secretary (uncredited)
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| Med Flory | ... |
Spencer Brother (uncredited)
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| Victor French | ... |
Spencer Brother (uncredited)
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| Michael Greene | ... |
Spencer Brother (uncredited)
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| Mike Henry | ... |
Spencer Brother (uncredited)
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| Robert 'Buzz' Henry | ... |
Ambulance Driver (uncredited)
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| Kym Karath | ... |
Pattie-Cake Spencer (uncredited)
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| Rusty Lane | ... |
Dean Beck (uncredited)
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| Rory Mallinson | ... |
Cop (uncredited)
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| Larry D. Mann | ... |
Spencer Brother (uncredited)
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| Barbara McNair | ... |
Graduation Singer (uncredited)
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| James O'Hara | ... |
Spencer Brother (uncredited)
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Ray Savage | ... |
Spencer Brother (uncredited)
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| Guy Wilkerson | ... |
Slim Temple (uncredited)
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Gary Young | ... |
Mat Spencer (uncredited)
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Michael Young | ... |
Mark Spencer (uncredited)
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Ricky Young | ... |
Luke Spencer (uncredited)
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Rocky Young | ... |
John Spencer (uncredited)
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Susan Young | ... |
Shirley Spencer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Delmer Daves | ||
Written by
| Delmer Daves | ... | (written for the screen by) & |
| Earl Hamner Jr. | ... | (based on the novel by) |
Produced by
| Delmer Daves | ... | producer |
Music by
| Max Steiner | ||
Cinematography by
| Charles Lawton Jr. | ... | director of photography (as Charles Lawton) |
Editing by
| David Wages | ||
Art Direction by
| Carl Anderson | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ralph S. Hurst | ||
Costume Design by
| Marjorie Best | ||
Makeup Department
| Gordon Bau | ... | makeup supervisor |
| Jean Burt Reilly | ... | supervising hair stylist |
| James R. Barker | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Gil Kissel | ... | assistant director |
| Phil Rawlins | ... | assistant director: second unit |
| Robert Totten | ... | second unit director |
| Monte Masters | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| William F. Sheehan | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Weldon H. Patterson | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| M.A. Merrick | ... | sound |
| Russell Ashley | ... | recordist (uncredited) |
| John Jensen | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Wellington Honn | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Lucille House | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Hans F. Koenekamp | ... | director of photography: second unit (as H.F. Koenekamp) |
| Dudie Maschmeyer | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Charles O'Bannon | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Jack Woods | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Murray Cutter | ... | orchestrator |
Additional Crew
| Bert Steinberger | ... | dialogue supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1963) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner-Pathé Distributors (1963) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1963) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1963) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Afex Filmverleih (1964) (Austria) (theatrical)
- CBS (1967) (United States) (tv) (pan/scan)
- Warner Home Video (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- The National Park Service (thanks)
- Grand Teton National Park (thanks)
- MTI Film (restoration services)
- Panavision (filmed in)
- Technicolor (Technicolor, acknowledgement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Clay Spencer is a hard-working man who loves his wife and large family. He is respected by his neighbors and always ready to give them a helping hand. Although not a churchgoer, he even helps a newly arrived local minister regain his flock after he and Clay get into a bit of trouble. If he has one dream in life it's to build his wife Olivia a beautiful house on a piece of land he inherited on Spencer's mountain. When his eldest son, Clayboy, graduates at the top of his high school class and has the opportunity to go to college, Clay has only one option left to him. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | This is your place, Clayboy. Your father brought his sweetheart here and married her. Your eight red-blooded uncles fell in love on Spencer's Mountain. This is your place Clayboy, and this is your time... See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In their book "How Underdog Was Born...", W. Watts Biggers and Chad Strover reveal that seeing Wally Cox's performance in this movie inspired them to ask him to voice their newly created character, Underdog. See more » |
| Goofs | When Clay Spencer is driving to the university he's in what looks like a 1955 Ford F100 truck. When he arrives at the school he's driving a 1956 Ford F100. Then when he gets back to the library he's again driving the older model Ford truck. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Henry Fonda (1978). See more » |
| Soundtracks | America the Beautiful See more » |
| Quotes |
Miss Parker:
The world steps aside to let any man pass if he knows where he is going. See more » |