3 Godfathers
"John Ford's Legend of the Southwest!"
Originally released in 1948. 3 Godfathers is a western film. directed by John Ford.
Starring John Wayne, Pedro Armendáriz, and Harry Carey, Jr.
Synopsis
Three outlaws on the run discover a dying woman and her baby. They swear to bring the infant to safety across the desert, even at the risk of their own lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (201 votes)
Budget
$1.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.8M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Robert Marmaduke Sangster Hightower
Pedro Armendáriz
as Pedro 'Pete' Roca Fuerte
Harry Carey, Jr.
as William Kearney ('The Abilene Kid')
Ward Bond
as Perley 'Buck' Sweet
Mae Marsh
as Mrs. Perley Sweet
Mildred Natwick
as The Mother
Jane Darwell
as Miss Florie
Guy Kibbee
as Judge
Dorothy Ford
as Ruby Latham
Ben Johnson
as Posse man #1
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,243,000
- Revenue
- $2,841,000
Production Companies
- Argosy Pictures
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 3 Godfathers about?
Three outlaws on the run discover a dying woman and her baby. They swear to bring the infant to safety across the desert, even at the risk of their own lives.
Who directed 3 Godfathers?
3 Godfathers was directed by John Ford.
How long is 3 Godfathers?
3 Godfathers has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was 3 Godfathers released?
3 Godfathers was released on December 31, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 3 Godfathers?
The main cast of 3 Godfathers includes John Wayne, Pedro Armendáriz, Harry Carey, Jr., Ward Bond, Mae Marsh.
Is 3 Godfathers worth watching?
3 Godfathers has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 201 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.