It's a Big Country(1951)
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It's a Big Country Synopsis
Comprised of eight unrelated episodes of inconsistent quality, this anthology piece of American propaganda features some of MGM Studios' best directors, screenwriters and actors; it is narrated by Louis Calhern. Stories are framed by the lecture of a university professor. In one tale a Boston resident becomes angry when the census forgets to record her presence. Another sketch chronicles the achievements of African Americans while still another pays tongue-in-cheek tribute to Texas.
It's a Big Country (1951) is a comedy and drama film directed by John Sturges, released on November 20, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Ethel Barrymore, Keefe Brasselle, Gary Cooper and Nancy Reagan. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- John Sturges
- Writers:
- Helen Deutsch, Isobel Lennart, William Ludwig
- Producers:
- Dore Schary, Robert Sisk
- Cinematographer:
- Ray June
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
It's a Big Country Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ethel Barrymore
as Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan
Keefe Brasselle
as Sgt. Maxie Klein
Gary Cooper
as Texas
Nancy Reagan
as Miss Coleman
Van Johnson
as Rev. Adam Burch
Gene Kelly
as Icarus Xenophon
Janet Leigh
as Rosa Szabo Xenophon
Marjorie Main
as Mrs. Wrenley
Fredric March
as Joe Esposito
George Murphy
as Mr. Patrick Callaghan
William Powell
as Professor
S.Z. Sakall
as Stefan Szabo
Key crew
Directed by John Sturges, written by Helen Deutsch, Isobel Lennart and William Ludwig, produced by Dore Schary and Robert Sisk.
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It's a Big Country Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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It's a Big Country – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in It's a Big Country?
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The main cast of It's a Big Country (1951) includes Ethel Barrymore, Keefe Brasselle, Gary Cooper, Nancy Reagan and Van Johnson. The film was directed by John Sturges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It's a Big Country released?
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It's a Big Country was released on November 20, 1951 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is It's a Big Country worth watching?
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It's a Big Country (1951) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.