Question 1

How profitable was The Sea of Grass for MGM?

Accepted Answer

According to studio records, the film earned MGM a profit of $742,000 ($10.2M in 2023), making it the most profitable of all Spencer Tracy-Katharine Hepburn MGM films.

Question 2

Why did Elia Kazan dislike this film?

Accepted Answer

In his autobiography, Kazan said: 'It's the only picture I've ever made that I'm ashamed of. Don't see it.'

Question 3

Where was The Sea of Grass actually filmed?

Accepted Answer

Director Elia Kazan initially wanted to film on location in the Great Plains, but to save money, most of the film was shot in the studio using rear-screen projections and MGM's stock of process footage.

Question 4

Which actor played a role very different from his earlier characters?

Accepted Answer

Robert Walker, who played Brock Brewton, had previously played mostly young, likable, naive characters. In this film, his role was more like Bruno Antony from Strangers on a Train.

Question 5

What festival featured The Sea of Grass in 1996?

Accepted Answer

The film was part of the Berlin International Film Festival in 1996.

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