A Big Hand for the Little Lady
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Actor: Charles Bickford, Henry Fonda, Jason Robards, Joanne Woodward, Paul FordBrand: Warner Brothers
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 95 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-11-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 118429
Studio: Warner Home Video
Movie Reviews of A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Movie Review: Yay - Finally On DVD - Deal Me In!
Summary: 5 Stars
Once a year, for 16 years, the richest men in the territory gather for the biggest showdown of the year. It's 2 fisted action in Laredo, but no guns are needed as the big event is the annual poker game. They gather behind closed doors in the town's hotel/saloon that caters to rowdy cattlemen. There's nothing more important and a 12:30PM sharp the game will start.
They drop whatever their doing to be there. Daughter's wedding?...fahgettaboutit..she can wait...Client about to go on trial..he must do without his lawyer. The stakes are high and the game must go on! At this year's game, however, there will be a new face at the table. A face we all know and love..Henry Fonda.
They've just come into town to have a wagon wheel fixed, this proper little family. Meredith, Mary, and little son Jackie. Meredith has a bit of a problem though....Poker..he's on the wagon from the game and is warned by his wife not to get involved in this high stakes game. But we see a look come over Meredith's(Fonda) face, and we know he can just taste the action. Yup..he in the pot for the family's life savings, and is holding a hand of a lifetime. But when tragedy strikes, and Meredith becomes too ill too play, the little woman, who knows nothing about the game, must take over for him.
Joanne Woodward is the Queen of Hearts as she steps in for her husband, trusting his judgement, and getting involved in this very serious game, with a pot already topping 20 grand. And wait to you see who else is at this table. Jason Robards, Kevin McCarthy, and Charles Bickford, are part of the action. Burgess Meredith and Paul Ford are also marvelous as they lend their great talents as well.
"Big Hand For The Little Lady" is one of those films that once seen, you can't help but to fall in love with it. A Western where all the action is at the poker table. The script keeps you glued to every moment. The dialouge is as rich as the pot in this big game. The end is a wonderful twist, that will have you floored if you have never seen it. Fonda, Woodward and the rest will take you on a fun ride. It's a group we are fortunate enough to be able to see all together in one film. Fielder Cook is the director who gets to work with all these greats(and does a superb job).
If you have seen this film, you were probably wondering the same thing as me..where the heck is the DVD for this classic piece of western fun. I love it so much I've been watching it over and over on my taped from TV VHS. It's wearing thin. So finally on DVD and available for pre-order -sign me up and deal me in!
Happy Trails ....Laurie
also recommended:
The Over the Hill Gang - AND - The Over the Hill Gang Rides Again
Woman of the Town
Empire Falls (Every Small Town Has a Big Story) Vol. 1
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