Butterfly McQueen, Charles Bickford, Charles Dingle

When her father is hanged for shooting his wife and her lover, half-breed Pearl Chevez goes to live with distant relatives in Texas. Welcomed by Laura Belle and her elder lawyer son Jesse, she meets w...( read more  read more... )ith hostility from the ranch-owner himself, wheelchair-bound Senator, and with lustful interest from womanising unruly younger brother Lewt. Almost at once, already existing family tensions are exacerbated by her presence and the way she is physically drawn to Lewt.

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Unrated, 2 hrs. 18 min.

Directed by: King Vidor

Release Date: December 31, 1946

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DVD Release Date: January 19, 1999

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  • February 3, 2007
    thats two films i've seen now with gregory peck not playing the most pleasent or likeable of characters. it has a little bit of a surprise ending
  • July 1, 2009
    This movie is an awesome mixture of vestern and family drama.It tells a story of two brothers who became the worst enemies becasue of crazy love to one girl.Adventure,action,gunfights and beautiful romance makes this film a real state-of the-art.
    My favaourite actors Gragory Pe...( read more)ck and Jennifer Jones played these characters in a very naural way.Whan you are watchign it feels like you are living their lifes during these 2 hours.
    As it is already known 'Duel In the Sun' belongs to the lost of 'All time greatest westerns' .
    I advice it for everyone who is interested in classic movies and wants to enjoy a good vestern.It must be seen and felt.=)
  • June 3, 2009
    Exceptional drama-western, with superb acting and an amazing ending, this classic film delivers.
  • March 18, 2009
    This is one of my favorite movies! I think the main reason why I love it so much is Gregory Peck as the bad boy! He was terrific! Lewt not only seduced Pearl, he seduced me too! With that voice and that attitude I would have loved him to death too.
    I know the film itself is not ...( read more)the 8th wonder but hey I liked it and I don't care what people say.
  • January 1, 2009
    es interesante Perl es realmente hermosa y pone en aprietos a la familia que la acoge, remata con un final poco esperado
  • December 20, 2008
    the beganing and end were very interseting and romantic and some parts in the middle of the movie about war it was boaring!!!
  • December 18, 2008
    fascinatic history,but tragic
  • November 7, 2008
    She seemed like such a nice girl. Why did she keep giving into lust and keep coming back to a man she hated who was so low down dirty? I guess it just goes to show that women are emotional, relational creatures and sometimes fiercely faithful to their abusive lovers.

    Duel in ...( read more)the Sun had the essence of Gone With the Wind. It was passionate, beautifully photographed, and at times, overly dramatic. It's hard to hate the bad guy when he's played by Gregory Peck!!! (Disappointing ending though.)
  • September 23, 2008
    yep I love this one too!
  • August 17, 2008
    This is a great romance movie

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