Boom Town
"Where Men Are Rough And Tough . . . And Like Their Women The Same Way !"
Originally released in 1940. Boom Town is a adventure/drama film. directed by Jack Conway.
Starring Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, and Claudette Colbert
Synopsis
Two buddies who rise from fly-by-night wildcatters to oil tycoons over a twenty year period both love the same woman. McMasters and Sand come to oil towns to get rich. Betsy comes West intending to marry Sand but marries McMasters instead. Getting rich and losing it all teaches McMasters and Sand the value of personal ties.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 1940
85 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (58 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Box Office
$5M
3.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,600,000
- Revenue
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boom Town about?
Two buddies who rise from fly-by-night wildcatters to oil tycoons over a twenty year period both love the same woman. McMasters and Sand come to oil towns to get rich. Betsy comes West intending to...
Who directed Boom Town?
Boom Town was directed by Jack Conway.
How long is Boom Town?
Boom Town has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Boom Town released?
Boom Town was released on August 30, 1940 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boom Town?
The main cast of Boom Town includes Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert, Hedy Lamarr, Frank Morgan.