Thursday, June 09, 2022
The Big Country
- Commentary: To me, this is the frontier version of Giant. It's a bit more romancy, yes, but the central conflict is essentially the same: the challenges of capitalistic success in western America. And, anyway, it's a delight to see Jean Simmons and Charlton Heston in such off-track roles. This movie played with Giant back to back (doesn't matter which is played first) is a great way to spend a precipitous afternoon. In fact, there are some precipitous days coming up shortly. Guess what I'll be doing through at least one of them!
Finally, yes, I know, many critics considered it silly and cliché ridden. I know it's silly and cliché ridden. And, still, I consider it one of the ultimate pop-corn-and-soda movies of all time.
Update 6/9/2022: This post was originally published on 1/16/2021 but disappeared from public view. I am now reinstating it.
Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Actor Role Gregory Peck James McKay Jean Simmons Julie Maragon Carroll Baker Patricia Terrill Charlton Heston Steve Leech Burl Ives Rufus Hannassey Charles Bickford Mjr. Henry Terrill Alfonso Bedoya Ramón Gutierrez Chuck Connors Buck Hannassey Chuck Hayward Rafe Hannassey Buff Brady Dude Hannassey Jim Burk Cracker Hannassey Dorothy Adams Hannassey Woman
Here's the Wikipedia write-up for this movie.
Release Date: 1958
Directed by William Wyler.
Labels: adventure2, carroll-baker, charlton-heston, drama2, gregory-peck, historical1, jean-simmons, period1, popcorn-and-soda7, romance1, western
