It's a Big Country (1951)
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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.
Director: Clarence Brown, Don Hartman, John Sturges, Richard Thorpe, Charles Vidor, Don Weis, William A. Wellman
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: November 20, 1951
Cast
- Ethel Barrymore - Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan
- Keefe Brasselle - Sgt. Maxie Klein
- Gary Cooper - Texas
- Nancy Reagan - Miss Coleman
- Van Johnson - Rev. Adam Burch
- Gene Kelly - Icarus Xenophon
- Janet Leigh - Rosa Szabo Xenophon
- Marjorie Main - Mrs. Wrenley
- Fredric March - Joe Esposito
- George Murphy - Mr. Patrick Callaghan
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ray June
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
patriotism, anthology, episodic, americana
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is It's a Big Country about?
- 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.
- Who directed It's a Big Country?
- It's a Big Country was directed by Clarence Brown, Don Hartman, John Sturges, Richard Thorpe, Charles Vidor, Don Weis, William A. Wellman.
- Who stars in It's a Big Country?
- It's a Big Country stars Ethel Barrymore, Keefe Brasselle, Gary Cooper, Nancy Reagan, Van Johnson, Gene Kelly.
- How long is It's a Big Country?
- It's a Big Country has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is It's a Big Country?
- It's a Big Country is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was It's a Big Country produced?
- It's a Big Country was produced in United States of America.