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The Fountainhead
UNITED STATES · 1949

The Fountainhead

King Vidor
architectural integrity individualism vs conformity artistic vision personal ambition nonconformity
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Synopsis

An uncompromising, visionary architect struggles to maintain his integrity and individualism despite personal, professional and economic pressures to conform to popular standards.

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