The Wonderful Country

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Westerns

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Time Out says

There's something to be said for letting a project get out of hand when the result is as sympathetic as this. Bursting with characters, sub-plots, themes, symbols, the movie centres on Mitchum, a gringo pistolero operating South of the Border. Crossing the river (a recurring image) on a gun running mission, he painfully rediscovers the blessings and burdens of home and belonging. A German immigrant, an unhappy army wife and a troop of black cavalry reflect different aspects of his situation. Photographically and musically it's a continuous treat, though having the hero ride a horse called Lágrimas - Tears - was carrying portentousness too far. From a novel by the artist Tom Lea, who has a cameo as a barber.

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Release details

UK release:

1959

Duration:

98 mins

Cast and crew

Director:

Robert Parrish

Cast:

Charles McGraw, Jack Oakie, Albert Dekker, Pedro Armendariz, Gary Merrill, Julie London, Robert Mitchum, 'Satchel' Paige

Music:

Alex North

Production Designer:

Harry Horner

Editor:

Michael Luciano

Cinematography:

Alex Phillips, Floyd Crosby

Screenwriter:

Robert Ardrey

Producer:

Chester Erskine

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Rated as: 5/5 (1 rating)

  • Never heard of this film until it appeared on Channel 4 - 4 Stars ??? no - 5 Stars easily !!! Robert Mitchum such a consumate actor - a masterclass in acting. Amazing- they put this on in the afternoon and evening TV is crap! CSI - watch this film and see what actings about.

    paul treverton Wed Feb 27 2008
    Rated as: 5/5
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