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I love The BIg Country.

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In Reply to: RE: As far as these major studio films go, I think "Mutiny on the Bounty," posted by tinear on January 23, 2008 at 14:20:03

Peck is really very good in it, plus it has an excellent supporting cast, great cinematography and an iconic score. The fight between Peck and Heston is a classic. While not in a class with Ford's best, Big Country is handsomely mounted, well directed, and terrifically entertaining.
I loved Mutiny when I was a kids - I was a big fan of the book - but it hasn't held up as well for me as some others.
I could never learn to love El Cid either, although it's got its merits.

Edits: 01/24/08 01/24/08

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I like Ford, too, but I think Wyler matched him this time. The combined - tinear 04:45:46 01/24/08 (2)
characters of Burl Ives, Charles Bickford, Peck, Chuck Connors, Jean Simmons, and Carroll Baker all were well-drawn and acted.
The cinematography was first-rate.
The score was superb.
The story was "realistic" with tragedy all around.
Very different from Ford's style, yes, but I'd argue it matched Big John's best.
- Agree wholeheartedly - padreken 13:28:02 01/24/08 (1)
  The soundtrack is a classic, too-the main theme is unforgettable.
  - Yup, and that scene where "The Colonel" leads his men into the canyon and - tinear 15:07:03 01/26/08 (0)
    the score swells... fantastic!

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