Spencer's Mountain facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Spencer's Mountain
Directed by	Delmer Daves
Produced by	Delmer Daves
Screenplay by	Delmer Daves
Starring	Henry Fonda Maureen O'Hara James MacArthur Donald Crisp Wally Cox Mimsy Farmer
Music by	Max Steiner
Cinematography	Charles Lawton, A.S.C. H. F. Koenekamp, A.S.C. (second unit)
Editing by	David Wages
Studio	A Delmer Daves Production
Distributed by	Warner Bros.
Release date(s)	May 16, 1963 (1963-05-16)
Running time	118 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Money made	$4.5 million (US/ Canada rentals)

Spencer's Mountain is a family drama movie from 1963. It was written, directed, and produced by Delmer Daves. The movie is based on a book by Earl Hamner Jr. that came out in 1961. It stars famous actors like Henry Fonda and Maureen O'Hara. You'll also see early performances from James MacArthur, Veronica Cartwright, and Victor French. The well-known actor Donald Crisp plays "Grandpa" in his very last movie role.

What the Movie is About

The movie tells the story of the Spencer family. They live in the beautiful Grand Teton Mountains in Wyoming during the early 1960s. Clay Spencer is the father of a big family. He is very independent and loves his family deeply.

Clay faces many challenges. He wants to build a new home for his family. He also works hard to help his son, Clayboy, go to college. The story shows how the Spencers deal with life's ups and downs in the mountains.

Main Actors

• Henry Fonda as Clay Spencer
• Maureen O'Hara as Olivia Spencer
• James MacArthur as Clayboy Spencer
• Donald Crisp as Grandpa Spencer
• Wally Cox as Preacher Goodman
• Mimsy Farmer as Claris Coleman
• Virginia Gregg as Miss Parker
• Lillian Bronson as Grandma Spencer
• Whit Bissell as Dr. Campbell
• Hayden Rorke as Colonel Coleman
• Kathy Bennett as Minnie-Cora Cook
• Dub Taylor as Percy Cook
• Hope Summers as Mother Ida
• Ken Mayer as Mr. John

Other Actors in the Movie

See Also

In Spanish: Fiebre en la sangre para niños