Movie

Burning Bright

19591h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Curt Conway
Release date: 1959-10-26
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Broadway Theatre Archive

About Burning Bright

Burning Bright is a 1959 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Curt Conway, starring Colleen Dewhurst, Myron McCormick and Dana Elcar. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Burning Bright in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Colleen Dewhurst

Mordeen Saul

Myron McCormick

Joe Saul

Dana Elcar

Friend Ed

Donald Madden

Victor

Crahan Denton

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Burning Bright in Canada?+

Burning Bright is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Burning Bright on Netflix?+

Burning Bright is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Burning Bright?+

Burning Bright has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Burning Bright?+

Burning Bright stars Colleen Dewhurst, Myron McCormick, Dana Elcar, Donald Madden and Crahan Denton.

When did Burning Bright come out?+

Burning Bright is a 1959 movie directed by Curt Conway.

What genre is Burning Bright?+

Burning Bright is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Burning Bright?+

Burning Bright was directed by Curt Conway.