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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954)

โ€œSINGIN'! DANCIN'! ROMANCIN'!โ€

7.1/10 ยท 583 votes 1h 43m g ComedyDramaWestern

#10 of 12 films from 1954 #738 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Stanley Donen ยท Written by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Dorothy Kingsley, Stephen Vincent Benet

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Overview

In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too.

Cast

Jane Powellas Bride Milly Pontipee
Howard Keelas Brother Adam Pontipee
Jeff Richardsas Brother Benjamin Pontipee
Russ Tamblynas Brother Gideon Pontipee
Tommy Rallas Brother Frank Pontipee
Julie Newmaras Bride Dorcas Galen
Ruta Leeas Bride Ruth Jensen
Matt Mattoxas Brother Caleb Pontipee
Nancy Kilgasas Bride Alice Elcott
Virginia Gibsonas Bride Liza
Jacques d'Amboiseas Brother Ephraim Pontipee
Norma Doggettas Bride Martha
Marc Plattas Brother Daniel Pontipee
Betty Carras Bride Sarah Kines

Facts

Release dateJuly 22, 1954
Runtime103 min (1h 43m) โ€” shorter as the 1954 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Western
LanguageEN
Box office$5,000,000
IMDbtt0047472

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Questions

How long is Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Is Seven Brides for Seven Brothers worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 583 votes, which places it #10 of 12 films released in 1954 in this index (top 25%) and #738 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers was directed by Stanley Donen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Singin' in the Rain (1952), Charade (1963), Funny Face (1957).
Who stars in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?
Jane Powell as Bride Milly Pontipee; Howard Keel as Brother Adam Pontipee; Jeff Richards as Brother Benjamin Pontipee; Russ Tamblyn as Brother Gideon Pontipee; Tommy Rall as Brother Frank Pontipee; Julie Newmar as Bride Dorcas Galen.
What is Seven Brides for Seven Brothers rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/112764.

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