The Proud and Profane (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, The Proud and Profane is a drama and romance film directed by George Seaton, running about 111 minutes. “A MOVIE OF STARTLING FRANKNESS...!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this romantic drama, beautiful Red Cross volunteer Lee Ashley arrives on the South Pacific island of New Caledonia to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the death of her husband, Howard, in the Battle of Guadalcanal. There, Ashley falls for the gruff, seductive Marine Lt. Col. Colin Buck, but struggle and tragedy follow when the widow learns about the reality of Buck's life back home.
Who’s in it. The Proud and Profane stars William Holden as Lt. Col. Colin Black, Deborah Kerr as Lee Ashley, Thelma Ritter as Kate Connors and Dewey Martin as Eddie Wodcik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Proud and Profane has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Proud and Profane page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Proud and Profane tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Proud and Profane (1956)?
- In US, The Proud and Profane is available to 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 The Proud and Profane worth watching?
- The Proud and Profane holds an audience score of 6.0 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 The Proud and Profane?
- The Proud and Profane stars William Holden, Deborah Kerr, Thelma Ritter, Dewey Martin and William Redfield.
- When was The Proud and Profane released?
- The Proud and Profane was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.