The Well (1951 film)

The Well
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLeo C. Popkin
Russell Rouse
Screenplay byClarence Greene
Russell Rouse
Produced byClarence Greene
Leo C. Popkin
StarringRichard Rober
Maidie Norman
CinematographyErnest Laszlo
Edited byChester Schaeffer
Music byDimitri Tiomkin
Production
companies
Cardinal Pictures
Harry Popkin Productions
Distributed byUnited Artists
Release date
  • September 10, 1951 (1951-09-10) (United States)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$450,000

The Well is a 1951 American drama film[1][a] directed by Leo C. Popkin and Russell Rouse and starring Richard Rober and Maidie Norman. It tackles the issue of racial tensions and collective behavior. Produced on a modest budget with a cast made up largely of unknown actors, it was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.

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