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I like Ford, too, but I think Wyler matched him this time. The combined

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In Reply to: RE: I love The BIg Country. posted by Harmonia on January 24, 2008 at 00:05:16

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.

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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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