Spencer's Mountain

Starring:Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, James MacArthur, Donald Crisp, Wally Cox, Mimsy Farmer, Virginia Gregg, Lillian Bronson, Whit Bissell, Hayden Rorke, Kathy Bennett, Dub Taylor, Hope Summers, Ken Mayer, Bronwyn FitzSimons, Barbara McNair, Larry D. Mann, Robert 'Buzz' Henry, James O'Hara, Victor French
Director: Delmer Daves
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Long before Henry Fonda played an irascible patriarch in On Golden Pond, he played an equally crusty family man in this warmly rustic, 1963 drama Spencer's Mountain, based on an Earl Hamner Jr. novel that later inspired the television series The Waltons. Fonda plays Clay Spencer, a fiercely independent, hard-drinking, foul-mouthed Wyoming laborer who believes in God but rejects (to his tiny community's consternation) organized religion. Scraping together enough money to build a new house for his wife (Maureen O'Hara) and nine children, Spencer runs into an obstacle to both his plans and family pride when his college-bound son (James MacArthur) romances the daughter of Spencer's boss. Director Delmer Daves whips up a kind of morose schmaltz out of the earnest material, but it's Fonda's grit and heartland integrity that carry the day and establish some self-effacing wit. Some nice features here, including interviews with Fonda and a short documentary, "Spencer's Mountain: Grand Teton Premiere." --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

Good Family Movie.......2007-04-09

This movie is based on, what I believe to be, the same from which The Waltons series is based. It is a warm, sweet family movie.

Spencer's Mountain.......2007-02-08

Very good family movie, for any age. It has all the ingredient, comedy, romance, tragedy, and the well to persevere.

The way life used to be.......2007-01-20

This is a timeless classic that everyone who has kids - no matter how many - should see. The film is a microcosm of what this country was built on - hard work, independence and self-sufficiency. The backdrop, the Grand Teton mountains, is literally stunning. It looks fake, and nowadays in movies, it would be fake - but not here. Watch this film and you CANNOT be disappointed!

Spencer's Mountain.......2007-01-03

Terrific old movie. The condition and timeliness of it's arrival was great.

It's the best!.......2006-10-29

Spencers Mountain is just such an enjoyable movie for all ages. Never get tired of watching it. A must see for families!

THE MOUNTAIN with Spencer Tracy (Import Edition)(Adventure)

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The Mountain - A Timeless Film Made in 1956

THE MOUNTAIN with Spencer Tracy (Import Edition)(Adventure)

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High quality DVD manufactured in South Korea. Clear full screen color image. NTSC all region format. DVD can be played on any North American DVD player. Original English dialog with optional Korean subtitles which can be easily turned off. On screen menus are in English and are easy to use. While this movie may not have production values equal to that of recent mountaineering movies it offers a wonderful example of Spencer Tracy's acting. Tracy fans will not be disappointed. The following review appeared for the VHS version: "Mountain Madness, December 19, 2002 Reviewer: C. A. Luster "therooksnook" (Burke, VA USA) If you enjoy action movies that slowly build to an exciting climax you will enjoy this one. Spencer Tracy as the older brother was a bit old to play the older brother to Robert Wagner but I guess they felt the younger brother needed to be much younger and irresponsible. As for Tracy's feat of strength, people in stressful situations get the adrenaline flowing and can do some incredible things. You have to be strong to endure that type of climbing. This movie takes place on a mountain where the two brothers go to see if there are survivors to a plane crash. Tracy's intentions are pure of heart while Wagner's are of looting. The turmoil between the two and the treacherous mountain terrain make it a movie that will draw you into this well made drama."

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The Mountain - A Timeless Film Made in 1956.......2006-10-14

Without a doubt "The Mountain" made in 1956 is my all-time favorite film, mainly because of Spencer Tracy the all-time greatest Hollywood actor. There are many special qualities that this movie possesses which might not be appreciated after the first viewing. While watching notice that before any intros are displayed, the opening scene wastes little time showing a plane in distress which then crashes, with great visual and audio effects, on top of a mountain. The two main characters (Spencer Tracy as "Zachary Teller" and Robert Wagner as "Christopher Teller") are brothers that for reasons of good vs. evil decide to climb the mountain to reach the wreck of the crashed airliner. This becomes the basis of a fabulous and unusual plot packed with emotion, adventure and spiritual meaning. Zachary wants to help Chris climb due to the danger and the love for his brother but Chris wants to climb to take the dead passenger's possessions and escape his life as a simple farm hand. One cannot help but identify with Zachary's struggle to convince Chris that what he is doing is wrong as indicated by the following line stated before the climb began: "You want me to take you up to the top of the mountain in the sight of God so that you can pick the pockets of dead people? Isn't there anything inside of you that tells you its wrong?" Chris then responds "I'd do worse than that to get out of here", thereby setting the stage for a "clash of wills". For those who have not seen the film I will not say how it ends as I wish that all who read this review who have not seen it can one day give it a look. It has beautiful scenery of the French Alps and the countryside as well. Enjoy and God bless.

The Spencers Live at Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg, KY

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The Spencers Live at Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg, KY

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