The Bottom of the Bottle
1956, English. Directed by Henry Hathaway.
It's brother against brother ... stripping the southwest's ranch society of its bought respectability !
An alcoholic escaped convict asks his Arizona lawyer brother to help him cross the Mexican border.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- Van JohnsonDonald Martin / Eric Bell
- Joseph CottenPat 'P.M.' Martin
- Ruth RomanNora Martin
- Jack CarsonHal Breckinridge
- Margaret HayesLil Breckinridge
- Bruce BennettBrand
- Brad DexterStanley Miller
- Peggy KnudsenEllen Miller
- Jim DavisGeorge Cady
- Margaret LindsayHannah Cady
- Nancy GatesMildred Martin
- Pedro Gonzalez GonzalezLuis Romero
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1956
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sydney Boehm
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What The Bottom of the Bottle is based on
The Bottom of the Bottle is based on The Bottom of the Bottle (1949) by Georges Simenon, published by Presses de la Cité.
1949
The Bottom of the Bottle
By Georges Simenon
Published by Presses de la Cité
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The Bottom of the Bottle: quick answers
Is The Bottom of the Bottle worth watching?
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How long is The Bottom of the Bottle?
The Bottom of the Bottle runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Bottom of the Bottle have a post-credits scene?
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The Bottom of the Bottle parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bottom of the Bottle is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bottom of the Bottle on?
The Bottom of the Bottle isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 February 1956. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bottom of the Bottle?
If you liked The Bottom of the Bottle, try Omaha, They Made Me a Fugitive, The Quiller Memorandum.
Who directed The Bottom of the Bottle?
The Bottom of the Bottle (1956) was directed by Henry Hathaway and stars Van Johnson, Joseph Cotten, Ruth Roman.
What is The Bottom of the Bottle based on?
The Bottom of the Bottle is based on The Bottom of the Bottle (1949) by Georges Simenon, published by Presses de la Cité.