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A Big Hand for the Little Lady

  • 19661966
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
4.4K
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Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Charles Bickford, and Joanne Woodward in A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
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Western
Comedy western in which a traveler bets more money than he can afford in a poker game, and unusual events follow.Comedy western in which a traveler bets more money than he can afford in a poker game, and unusual events follow.Comedy western in which a traveler bets more money than he can afford in a poker game, and unusual events follow.
IMDb RATING
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4.4K
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    • Fielder Cook
    • Sidney Carroll
  • Stars
    • Henry Fonda
    • Joanne Woodward
    • Jason Robards
    • Fielder Cook
    • Sidney Carroll
  • Stars
    • Henry Fonda
    • Joanne Woodward
    • Jason Robards
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 68User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
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    A Big Hand for the Little Lady
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    "Big Hand For the Little Lady, A" Jason Robards, Henry Fonda 1966 Warner
    Henry Fonda, Charles Bickford, Jean-Michel Michenaud, Robert Middleton, John Qualen, and Joanne Woodward in A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
    A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
    A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
    Henry Fonda, Burgess Meredith, and Joanne Woodward in A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
    Henry Fonda, Jean-Michel Michenaud, and Joanne Woodward in A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
    A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
    Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, and Joanne Woodward in A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
    Henry Fonda and Joanne Woodward in A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
    Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, and Joanne Woodward in A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
    Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Paul Ford, and Joanne Woodward in A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)
    Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, and Joanne Woodward in A Big Hand for the Little Lady (1966)

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    Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda
    • Meredith
    Joanne Woodward
    Joanne Woodward
    • Mary
    Jason Robards
    Jason Robards
    • Henry Drummond
    Paul Ford
    Paul Ford
    • C.P. Ballinger
    Charles Bickford
    Charles Bickford
    • Benson Tropp
    Burgess Meredith
    Burgess Meredith
    • Doc Scully
    • (as Burgess Meridith)
    Kevin McCarthy
    Kevin McCarthy
    • Otto Habershaw
    Robert Middleton
    Robert Middleton
    • Dennis Wilcox
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Jesse Buford
    Jean-Michel Michenaud
    Jean-Michel Michenaud
    • Jackie
    • (as Gerald Michenaud)
    James Berwick
    • Sam Rhine
    • (as James Kenny)
    Allen Collins
    • Toby
    Jim Boles
    • Pete
    Virginia Gregg
    Virginia Gregg
    • Mrs. Drummond
    Chester Conklin
    Chester Conklin
    • Old Man in Saloon
    Mae Clarke
    Mae Clarke
    • Mrs. Craig
    Ned Glass
    Ned Glass
    • Owney Price
    James Griffith
    James Griffith
    • Mr. Stribling
      • Fielder Cook
      • Sidney Carroll
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    • Trivia
      Director Fielder Cook had liked James Berwick's performance so much that he insisted Berwick reprise his television role of barman Sam Rhine in this film, despite his lack of cinema experience. This was Berwick's only screen role of any note, all other appearances being bit parts.
    • Goofs
      Toward the end of the movie, the banjo players are playing five-string banjos which didn't exist until well after the turn of the century.
    • Quotes

      Henry Drummond: Now then, why is Celie marrying you?

      Arthur McKenzie: Because she love...

      Henry Drummond: [cutting him off] Because she's homely as a lemon and just as sneaky as her old lady, and every man sets foot in this house needs just one look to figure it ain't worth 40,000 acres and a soft spot for the rest of his life.

      [looking at Arthur for a reaction]

      Henry Drummond: Is that what you were going to say?

      Arthur McKenzie: [after a thoughtful pause] Yes, sir.

      Henry Drummond: Arthur, I want you to light out of that window right there... and shinny down the rain pipe and get on my horse and get the hell and gone away from us and your old man as far as you can get...

      [he gives him money]

      Henry Drummond: ... and don't waste any time, Arthur. There's a whole world waitin' for you out there. Good places and bad places... nice people and some not so nice. Look them all over, Arthur. Bide your time and maybe somewhere, someplace, you'll find a real woman. A good woman... Now get!

      [they shake hands]

    • Connections
      Featured in AFI Life Achievement Award: AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Henry Fonda (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Hello, Ma Baby
      (aka "Telephone Rag") (uncredited)

      Written by Ida Emerson and Joseph E. Howard

      Performed by Marilyn Powell

    User reviews68

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    Big Fun for Everyone!
    When I caught this one on TV, was I sorry I'd missed it during its theatrical release. The whole cast is in top form, especially Paul Ford giving one of his funniest performances. Joanne Woodward never looked lovelier while running the gamut from great distress to the wittiest of high spirits. Too bad her hubby, Paul Newman, couldn't have joined the poker players at the table where most of the action takes place. The production values are quite good but the standout is the ever-reliable David Raksin's lively score...his music for the opening title sequence and at the film's close is terrific! If you haven't seen this one yet, you're in for a treat.
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    • gregcouture
    • Apr 1, 2003

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    • Release date
      • July 1, 1966 (France)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • Eden Productions Inc.
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    • 1 hour 35 minutes
      • Mono

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