Duel in the Sun
1946, English. Directed by King Vidor.
Emotions . . . As Violent As The Wind-Swept Prairie !
Beautiful half-breed Pearl Chavez becomes the ward of her dead father's first love and finds herself torn between her sons, one good and the other bad.
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 203 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- King VidorDirector
- Jennifer JonesPearl Chavez
- Joseph CottenJesse McCanles
- Gregory PeckLewton "Lewt" McCanles
- Lionel BarrymoreSen. Jackson McCanles
- Herbert MarshallScott Chavez
- Lillian GishLaura Belle McCanles
- Walter HustonThe Sinkiller
- Charles BickfordSam Pierce
- Harry CareyLem Smoot
- Joan TetzelHelen Langford
- Tilly LoschMrs. Chavez
- Butterfly McQueenVashti
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David O. Selznick, Ben Hecht
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $20M
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Duel in the Sun: quick answers
Is Duel in the Sun worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 203 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Duel in the Sun?
Duel in the Sun runs 144 minutes (2h 24m).
Does Duel in the Sun have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Duel in the Sun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Duel in the Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Duel in the Sun yet.
Which OTT platform is Duel in the Sun on?
Duel in the Sun isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 December 1946. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Duel in the Sun?
If you liked Duel in the Sun, try Legends of the Fall, The Man from Snowy River, 8 Seconds.
Who directed Duel in the Sun?
Duel in the Sun (1946) was directed by King Vidor and stars Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten, Gregory Peck.