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The Wonderful Country (1959)

"A Face...A Man...A Motion Picture as Proud and Violent as Tom Lea's Bold and Powerful Novel!"

6.119591h 38mEN
Western

Directed by Robert Parrish

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

EN

Release

October 21, 1959

Director

Robert Parrish

Official Trailer

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Overview

Having fled to Mexico from the U.S. many years ago for killing his father's murderer, Martin Brady travels to Texas to broker an arms deal for his Mexican boss, strongman Governor Cipriano Castro. Brady breaks a leg and while recuperating in Texas the gun shipment is stolen. Complicating matters fur...

Cast

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

Martin Brady

Julie London

Julie London

Helen Colton

Gary Merrill

Gary Merrill

Major Colton

Albert Dekker

Albert Dekker

Cap. Rucker (Texas Ranger)

Pedro Armendáriz

Pedro Armendáriz

Cipriano Castro

Jack Oakie

Jack Oakie

Travis Hyle

Charles McGraw

Charles McGraw

Dr. Stovall

Anthony Caruso

Anthony Caruso

Santiago Santos

Mike Kellin

Mike Kellin

Pancho Gill

Víctor Manuel Mendoza

Víctor Manuel Mendoza

General Marcos Castro

Jay Novello

Jay Novello

Diego Casas

John Banner

John Banner

Ben Sterner

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Wonderful Country (1959), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Having fled to Mexico from the U.S. many years ago for killing his father's murderer, Martin Brady travels to Texas to broker an arms deal for his Mexican boss, strongman Governor Cipriano Castro. Brady breaks a leg and while recuperating in Texas the gun shipment is stolen. Complicating matters further the wife of local army major Colton has designs on him, and the local Texas Ranger captain makes him a generous offer to come back to the states and join his outfit. After killing a man in self-defense, Brady slips back over the border and confronts Castro who is not only unhappy that Brady has lost his gun shipment but is about to join forces with Colton to battle the local raiding Apache Indians.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Wonderful Country. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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