The Big Land (1957)
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Produced by Alan Ladd's own Jaguar company, The Big Land stars Ladd as Texas cattleman Morgan. As a means to expedite shipment of his stock to Missouri, Morgan convinces several Kansas farmers to build a small town as a railroad link between the Rio Grande and Kansas City. He is opposed in this by crooked cattle buyer Brog (Anthony Caruso), who realizes that any speed-up of Morgan's shipments will increase livestock prices. Surprisingly, Alan Ladd seems tired and listless throughout the proceedings; in fact, Virginia Mayo, cast as a saloon hall gal, delivers the film's liveliest performance. Still, the Ladd name brought in plenty of business, encouraging the star to stick with westerns well into the next decade. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Alan Ladd - Chad Morgan
- Edmond O'Brien - Joe Jagger
- Julie Bishop - Kate Johnson
- David Ladd - David Johnson
- George Lewis - Dawson
- Don Kelly - Billy
- Paul Bryar - Bartender
- Steven Darrell - Manager
- Stacy Keach Sr. - Man
- John Doucette - Hagan
- Gayle Kellogg - Brog Gang Member
- Virginia Mayo - Helen Jagger
- Anthony Caruso - Brog
- John Qualen - Sven Johnson
- Jack Wrather, Jr. - Olaf Johnson
- James Anderson - Cole
- Charles Watts - McCullough
- Don Castle - Draper
- John R. McKee - Smoky
- James Seay - Ben
- Les Johnson - Texas Rider
- Director(s):
- Gordon M. Douglas
- Writer(s):
- David Dortort, Martin Rackin
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