I would like to be fair with this movie. It isn't that it's depressing or bad. It's just on the dull side. Considering that it stars the Duke and Randolph Scott, one expects a lot more "activity". One doesn't have to have "action", but one needs "activity", and this semi Western is too much like a soap opera. It isn't a "guy movie". It is one that a guy gives in to the gal to go see, to make the gal…
BIG! BRAWNY! BOLD!
Charles 'Pittsburgh' Markham rides roughshod over his friends, his lovers, and his ideals in his trek toward financial success in the Pittsburgh steel industry, only to find himself deserted and lonely at the top. When his crash comes, he finds that fate has dealt him a second chance.
Top Cast
Marlene Dietrich
Josie 'Hunky' Winters
Randolph Scott
Cash Evans
John Wayne
Charles 'Pittsburgh' Markham
Frank Craven
J.M. 'Doc' Powers
Louise Allbritton
Shannon Prentiss Markham
Shemp Howard
Shorty (The Tailor)
Thomas Gomez
Joe Malneck (Miners Union President)
Ludwig Stössel
Dr. Grazlich (Doc Powers' Partner)
Samuel S. Hinds
Morgan Prentiss (President, Prentiss Steel)
Paul Fix
Burnside (Mine Operator)
William Haade
Johnny (Miner)
Charles Coleman
Mike (Markham's Butler)
Nestor Paiva
Barney, Cafe Proprietor
Bess Flowers
Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited)
Winifred Harris
Wedding Guest
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FAQ about Pittsburgh
What is Pittsburgh about?
Charles 'Pittsburgh' Markham rides roughshod over his friends, his lovers, and his ideals in his trek toward financial success in the Pittsburgh steel industry, only to find himself deserted and lonely at the top. When his crash comes, he finds that fate has dealt him a second…
When was Pittsburgh released?
Pittsburgh was released in 1942.
What genres does Pittsburgh belong to?
Pittsburgh is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Pittsburgh?
The cast of Pittsburgh includes Marlene Dietrich, Randolph Scott, John Wayne, Frank Craven, Louise Allbritton.