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The Country Girl

The Country Girl

Drama · 1954

An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.

Movie details

The Country Girl

1954 Drama 1h 44m

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TMDB

7.0 / 10

Community rating

An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

George Seaton

Written by

George Seaton

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Frank Elgin

Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly

Georgie Elgin

William Holden

William Holden

Bernie Dodd

Anthony Ross

Anthony Ross

Philip Cook

Gene Reynolds

Gene Reynolds

Larry

Jacqueline Fontaine

Jacqueline Fontaine

Lounge Singer

Eddie Ryder

Eddie Ryder

Ed

Court is in session

Put The Country Girl on trial.

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.