The Big Country
Even though the United Artists Studio no longer held the right to this production, it took special pride in this movie. The plot is considered ahead of its time, but surprisingly, the film was not very profitable.
The Big Country
Why Was Profit Lost?
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Why Was Profit Lost?
While filming The Big Country, William Wyler, the director, was re-taking scenes all over again, continually surpassing the budget. Despite this fact, the film became a critical success, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting actor, and also the Golden Globe Award.