Bright Leaf_
"He had to fight for everything he owned ... except this woman's lips !"
Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.
Starring
Gary Cooper, Lauren Bacall, Patricia Neal
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Bright Leaf was released 76 years ago in 1950.
Overview
Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.
Bright Leaf is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Gary Cooper
Brant Royle
Lauren Bacall
Sonia Kovac
Patricia Neal
Margaret Jane Singleton
Jack Carson
Chris Malley
Donald Crisp
Major Singleton
Gladys George
Rose
Elizabeth Patterson
Tabitha Singleton
Jeff Corey
John Barton
Taylor Holmes
Calhoun - Lawyer
Thurston Hall
Phillips
JA
James Adamson
Black Peddler (uncredited)
John Alvin
Poker Player (uncredited)
SB
Shelby Bacon
Fauntleroy (uncredited)
WB
Walter Bacon
Man at Tobacco Auction (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Man in Hotel Bar (uncredited)
MB
Marshall Bradford
Farmer (uncredited)
Marietta Canty
Queenie - Sonia's Maid (uncredited)
Chick Chandler
Tobacco Auctioneer (uncredited)
EC
Eileen Coghlan
Cousin Pearl (uncredited)
JC
James Conaty
Member Tobacco Board of Directors (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Bright Leaf about?
Two tobacco growers battle for control of the cigarette market.
How long is Bright Leaf?
Bright Leaf has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Bright Leaf?
The cast of Bright Leaf includes Gary Cooper, Lauren Bacall, Patricia Neal, Jack Carson, Donald Crisp.
What is the rating of Bright Leaf?
Bright Leaf has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 19 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance