
The Big Country
1958


“Thrill-swept epic of a flaming frontier!”
4 votes
Two Cavalry Officers clash over the Colonel's Daughter at a remote outpost with Indian troubles.
Director
John RawlinsWriters
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies

I'm a jinx Larry. Massacre River is directed by John Rawlins and written by Louis Stevens. It stars Guy Madison, Rory Calhoun, Carole Matthews, Cathy Downs, Johnny Sands and Steve Brodie. Music is by John Leipold and Lucien Moraweck and cinematography by Jack Mackenzie. Three army buddies, two ladies, and Indians unhappy about land encroachments. Spells trouble for sure. Massacre River is a tricky Western to recommend in that it is not one for those expecting a Cavalry and Indians actioner, this is no high energy "B" Western. It relies heavily on character dynamics and a story ripe…
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