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Spencer's Mountain

121h 58m1963Delmer Daves
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"Clayboy's schoolteacher impresses upon Clayboy the following phrase, "The world steps aside to let a man pass, if he knows where he is going""

Clay Spencer and his wife, Olivia, live in a small town deep in the mountains. When Clay isn't busy drinking with his buddies or railing against the town minister, he's building the house he's always promised Olivia. He is overjoyed when he learns his eldest son will be the first Spencer to attend college, if he can resist the charms of a pretty local girl and rustle up the money for tuition.

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Wyoming, UsaBased On Novel Or BookMountainRocky MountainsLeaving One's FamilyBig FamilyChurch ServiceFamilyLeaving HomeDesire To Have Children

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What is Spencer's Mountain (1963) about?

Clay Spencer and his wife, Olivia, live in a small town deep in the mountains. When Clay isn't busy drinking with his buddies or railing against the town minister, he's building the house he's always promised Olivia. He is overjoyed when he learns his eldest son will be the first Spencer to attend college, if he can resist the charms of a pretty local girl and rustle up the money for tuition.

Who stars in Spencer's Mountain?

Spencer's Mountain stars Henry Fonda (Clay Spencer), Maureen O'Hara (Olivia Spencer), James MacArthur (Clayboy Spencer), Donald Crisp (Grandpa Spencer), Wally Cox (Preacher Goodman). The film was directed by Delmer Daves.

How long is Spencer's Mountain?

Spencer's Mountain has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1963. It is rated 12.

Where can I watch Spencer's Mountain?

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