The Big Land (Stampeded) (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… More 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, Rovi
- Directed By
- Gordon Douglas
- Genres
- Western
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jul 1, 1957 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Routine oater.
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Cast
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Alan Ladd
as Chad Morgan
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Virginia Mayo
as Helen Jagger
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Edmond O'Brien
as Joe Jagger
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Anthony Caruso
as Brog
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Julie Bishop
as Kate Johnson
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John Qualen
as Sven Johnson
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David Ladd
as David Johnson
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Jack Wrather Jr.
as Olaf Johnson
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George J. Lewis
as Dawson
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James Anderson
as Cole
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Don Kelly
as Billy
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Charles Watts
as McCullough
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Paul Bryar
as Bartender
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Don Castle
as Draper
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Steven Darrell
as Manager
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John Doucette
as Hagan
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Les Johnson
as Texas Rider
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Gayle Kellogg
as Brog Gang Member
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James Seay
as Ben
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John R. McKee
as Smoky
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Stacy Keach Sr.
as Man
