7.3
Winchester '73
1950
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A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
June 8, 19661h 35mEN
7.1
77 votes
Overview
A naive traveler in Laredo gets involved in a poker game between the richest men in the area, jeopardizing all the money he has saved for the purpose of settling with his wife and child in San Antonio.
Director
Fielder CookWriter
Where to Watch
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Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
Eden Productions Inc.
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User Reviews
John Chard
7.0On The Poker Wagon! Big Deal at Dodge City (AKA: A Big Hand for the Little Lady) is directed by Fielder Cook and written by Sidney Carroll. It stars Joanne Woodward, Henry Fonda, Paul Ford, Jason Robards, Charles Bickford, Kevin McCarthy, Paul Ford and Burgess Meredith. Music is by David Raksin and cinematography by Lee Garmes. Utterly delightful, though that statement is on proviso you be watching this film for the first time. For this be a comedy - cum - semi drama Western that relies on its finale to reward you for your time spent with such a splendid ensemble of actors. We are in…
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Wuchak
7.0**_Amusing Western focusing on a high-stakes poker game in Laredo, 1896_** This was based on a 1962 television play, and I was wondering how it could maintain one’s interest as a feature film. The ensemble cast is entertaining with Kevin McCarthy standing out as one of the gamblers and only Jason Robards hamming it up a little too much on a couple of occasions. On the feminine front, Joanne Woodward is effective and attractive. I’d say more, but it’s best to view this without knowing too many details. It runs 1h 35m and was shot in the heart of summer 1965 with exteriors done in Flags…
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