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It's a Big Country

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★ 5.9(8)19511h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Clarence Brown, Don Hartman, John Sturges, Richard Thorpe, Charles Vidor, Don Weis, William A. Wellman
Release date: 1951-11-20
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About It's a Big Country

It's a Big Country is a 1951 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Clarence Brown, Don Hartman, John Sturges, Richard Thorpe, Charles Vidor, Don Weis and William A. Wellman, starring Ethel Barrymore, Keefe Brasselle and Gary Cooper. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It's a Big Country in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

William Powell

Professor

S.Z. Sakall

Stefan Szabo

Themes & keywords

patriotismanthologyepisodicamericana

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It's a Big Country in South Africa?+

It's a Big Country is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is It's a Big Country on Netflix?+

It's a Big Country is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is It's a Big Country?+

It's a Big Country has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in It's a Big Country?+

It's a Big Country stars Ethel Barrymore, Keefe Brasselle, Gary Cooper, Nancy Reagan and Van Johnson.

When did It's a Big Country come out?+

It's a Big Country is a 1951 movie directed by Clarence Brown, Don Hartman, John Sturges, Richard Thorpe, Charles Vidor, Don Weis and William A. Wellman.

What genre is It's a Big Country?+

It's a Big Country is Comedy and Drama film.

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 and William A. Wellman.