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The Sea of Grass 1947 Directed by Elia Kazan

Big as its stars!

On America's frontier, a St. Louis woman marries a New Mexico cattleman who is seen as a tyrant by the locals.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Italian
Gneres Drama , Romance , Western
Production Company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget $2,349,000
Revenue $4,689,000
Release Date 25 April 1947
123 mins
Cast
Spencer Tracy Col. James B. Brewton
Katharine Hepburn Lutie Cameron Brewton
Robert Walker Brock Brewton
Melvyn Douglas Brice Chamberlain
Phyllis Thaxter Sara Beth Brewton
Harry Carey Doc J. Reid
Ruth Nelson Selina Hall
Robert Armstrong Floyd McCurtin
James Bell Sam Hall
Robert Barrat Judge Seth White
Charles Trowbridge George Cameron
Trevor Bardette Andy Boggs
Morris Ankrum A.J. Crane
Russell Hicks Maj. Dell Harney
Eddie Acuff Cattleman (uncredited)
Henry Adams Gambler (uncredited)
Erville Alderson First Station Agent (uncredited)
Myrtle Anderson Townswoman (uncredited)
Stanley Andrews Bill the Sheriff (uncredited)
Frank Austin Second Station Agent (uncredited)
Polly Bailey Townswoman (uncredited)
Frank Baker Juror (uncredited)
Dick Baron Newsboy (uncredited)
Jack Baxley Homesteader (uncredited)
Vangie Beilby Old Townswoman (uncredited)
Joseph E. Bernard Homesteader (uncredited)
Margaret Bert Townswoman (uncredited)
Robert Bice Brewton Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Barbara Billingsley Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Whit Bissell Ted - the Clerk (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg Townsman (uncredited)
Joe Brockman Cattleman (uncredited)
Buck Bucko Townsman (uncredited)
Marietta Canty Rachael (uncredited)
Nora Cecil Mrs. Ryan - Nurse (uncredited)
William Challee Deputy Sheriff (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambers Dean (uncredited)
Ruth Cherrington Townswoman (uncredited)
Naomi Childers Townswoman (uncredited)
Gertrude Chorre Brewton's Indian Nurse (uncredited)
Davison Clark Cattleman (uncredited)
Gene Coogan Cowhand (uncredited)
Joseph Crehan Colorado Sen. Grew (uncredited)
Sidney D'Albrook Townsman (uncredited)
Frank Darien Minister (uncredited)
Jack Davis Jury Foreman (uncredited)
Vernon Dent Train Conductor (uncredited)
Helen Dickson Piano Player Spectator (uncredited)
Mike Donovan Nester (uncredited)
Franz Dorfler Townsman (uncredited)
Budd Fine Brakeman (uncredited)
Douglas Fowley Joe Horton (uncredited)
Slim Gaut Townsman (uncredited)
Fred Gilman Cattleman (uncredited)
Ann Gowland Sarah Beth - Age 2 (uncredited)
Fred Graham Poker Game Spectator (uncredited)
Jesse Graves Luke (uncredited)
Frank Hagney Poker Game Spectator (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton Townsman (uncredited)
John Hamilton Forrest Hamilton (uncredited)
Jimmy Hawkins Brock - Age 5 (uncredited)
June Hedin Sarah Beth - Age 11 (uncredited)
Pat Henry Brock - Age 1 (uncredited)
Earle Hodgins Brewton Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Stuart Holmes Party Guest (uncredited)
William Holmes Gambler (uncredited)
George Huggins Townsman (uncredited)
Bob Ingersoll Station Loafer (uncredited)
Dick Johnstone Townsman (uncredited)
Jack Kenny Townsman (uncredited)
Rose Langdon Townswoman (uncredited)
Paul Langton Young Doctor (uncredited)
Larry Lathrop Messenger (uncredited)
Nolan Leary Homesteader (uncredited)
Ralph Littlefield Homesteader (uncredited)
Leota Lorraine Townswoman (uncredited)
George Magrill Homesteader (uncredited)
Robert Malcolm Townsman (uncredited)
Chief Many Treaties Indian (uncredited)
Mickey Martin Newsboy (uncredited)
Kermit Maynard Station Loafer (uncredited)
Charles McAvoy Homesteader (uncredited)
Charles Middleton Charley - Saloon Owner (uncredited)
Robert Milasch Townsman (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell Railroad Conductor (voice) (uncredited)
Skeets Noyes Beady-Eyed Man (uncredited)
Carol Nugent Sarah Beth - Age 7 (uncredited)
James O'Rear Piano Tuner (uncredited)
Norman Ollestad Brock - Age 8 (uncredited)
J.L. Palmer Townsman (uncredited)
Tex Parker Townsman (uncredited)
Frank Pharr Station Loafer (uncredited)
Lee Phelps Homesteader (uncredited)
Obed 'Dad' Pickard Townsman (uncredited)
Bernice Pilot Maid (uncredited)
Paul Ravel Townsman (uncredited)
George H. Reed Uncle Nat (uncredited)
John Rice Cowboy (uncredited)
Dick Rich Loud-Mouthed Salt Fork Townsman (uncredited)
Duncan Richardson Brock - Age 3 (uncredited)
Buddy Roosevelt Ike Randall - Brewton Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Gene Roth Homesteader (uncredited)
Dick Rush Cattleman (uncredited)
Sam Savitsky Townsman (uncredited)
Phil Schumacher Townsman (uncredited)
Allen D. Sewall Townsman (uncredited)
Irving Smith Black Servant (uncredited)
Patty Smith Sarah Beth - Age 4 (uncredited)
Tom Smith Townsman (uncredited)
Ray Spiker Townsman (uncredited)
Wyndham Standing Gambler (uncredited)
Jack Stoney Poker Game Spectator (uncredited)
Glenn Strange Bill Roach - Brewton Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Brick Sullivan Cowhand (uncredited)
Henry Sylvester Townsman (uncredited)
Forrest Taylor Homesteader (uncredited)
Ray Teal Cattleman (uncredited)
Laura Treadwell Townswoman (uncredited)
William Van Vleck Nester (uncredited)
Dorothy Vaughan Mrs. Hodges (uncredited)
John Vosper Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Eddy Waller Homesteader (uncredited)
Dan White Wake - Brewton Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Guy Wilkerson Brewton Ranch Hand (uncredited)
Chalky Williams Townsman (uncredited)
Bill Wolfe Homesteader (uncredited)
Rocky Woods Cattleman (uncredited)
Hank Worden Bill - Salt Fork Townsman (uncredited)
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