The Fountainhead (1949)

1949 • 112 minutes

About this movie

An idealistic architect battles corrupt business interest and his love for a married woman in this well-made drama starring Oscar and Golden Globe-winner Gary Cooper ("High Noon," "The Pride of the Yankees"). Co-starring Oscar-nominee Raymond Massey ("Arsenic and Old Lace," "How the West Was Won") and Oscar and Golden Globe-winner Patricia Neal ("Breakfast at Tiffany's"). Directed by Oscar-honoree King Vidor ("War and Peace," "The Champ").

Ratings and reviews

This movie adaption is only recognizable in title and basic theme. Most major plot points are simply removed, and no detail is given about anything. Characters are thrown together without any form of characterization. The movie is lacking, in every sense of the word. An audience that has not read the book would have a horrible time attempting to understand the characters and their motives. I am sorely dissapointed.

Excellent adaption of the novel. Highly recommend watching if you're interested in learning more about for what Ayn Rand actually stood. I've read the novel twice, and now I think I shall read it again.

Always loved Gary Cooper... whats not to love, the classic argument for all humanity to ponder is it the will of the individual that matters or of the "collective"........ I vote for the Individual, our right to private quite enjoyment, liberty and freedom to express ourselves as we please...... Variety, the spice of life !!