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Burning Bright

October 26, 1959 1h 40m

Originally released in 1959. Burning Bright is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Curt Conway.

Starring Colleen Dewhurst, Myron McCormick, and Dana Elcar

Synopsis

In this acclaimed production of John Steinbeck's classic morality tale, award-winning actress Colleen Dewhurst stars as Mordeen, a wife driven to desperate measures to give her aging circus performer husband a child. Dana Elcar, Donald Madden and Tony Award winner Myron McCormick round out the talented cast of this televised Broadway Theatre Archive production, produced by Lewis Freedman and Henry Weinstein.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 26, 1959 66 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Broadway Theatre Archive
  • National Telefilm Associates
  • Talent Associates
  • WNTA Newark

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burning Bright about?

In this acclaimed production of John Steinbeck's classic morality tale, award-winning actress Colleen Dewhurst stars as Mordeen, a wife driven to desperate measures to give her aging circus perform...

Who directed Burning Bright?

Burning Bright was directed by Curt Conway.

How long is Burning Bright?

Burning Bright has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Burning Bright released?

Burning Bright was released on October 26, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Burning Bright?

The main cast of Burning Bright includes Colleen Dewhurst, Myron McCormick, Dana Elcar, Donald Madden, Crahan Denton.