Bright Leaf (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1950, Bright Leaf is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 110 minutes. “He had to fight for everything he owned ... except this woman's lips !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.
Who’s in it. Bright Leaf stars Gary Cooper as Brant Royle, Lauren Bacall as Sonia Kovac, Patricia Neal as Margaret Jane Singleton and Jack Carson as Chris Malley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Bright Leaf has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bright Leaf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bright Leaf tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bright Leaf (1950)?
- In US, Bright Leaf is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bright Leaf worth watching?
- Bright Leaf holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bright Leaf?
- Bright Leaf stars Gary Cooper, Lauren Bacall, Patricia Neal, Jack Carson and Donald Crisp.
- When was Bright Leaf released?
- Bright Leaf was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.