It's a Big Country (1951): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, It's a Big Country is a komödie and drama film directed by Don Weis, running about 89 minutes. “A world of entertainment from M-G-M!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. It's a Big Country stars Ethel Barrymore as Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan, Keefe Brasselle as Sgt. Maxie Klein, Gary Cooper as Texas and Nancy Reagan as Miss Coleman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, It's a Big Country has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's a Big Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's a Big Country tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch It's a Big Country (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's a Big Country change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It's a Big Country worth watching?
- It's a Big Country holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- 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 was It's a Big Country released?
- It's a Big Country was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.