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1949 · 112 min · NR

The Fountainhead

Directed by King Vidor · Drama, Romance

The Fountainhead (1949) is a Drama film, directed by King Vidor set in New York City during the 1940s. It runs 112 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Max Steiner
Cinematography
Robert Burks
Cast
Gary CooperPatricia NealRaymond MasseyKent SmithRobert DouglasHenry HullRay CollinsMoroni Olsen

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
RomanticTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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