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Henry Fonda, Joanne Woodward, Jason Robards, Charles Bickford, Burgess Meredith ... see more see more... , Kevin McCarthy , Robert Middleton , Paul Ford , John Qualen , Max Allan Collins , Gerald Michenaud , Virginia Gregg , Chester Conklin , Mae Clarke , Ned Glass , James Griffith , Noah Keen , Milton Selzer , Louise Glenn , William Cort , Jim Boles , Percy Helton , James Kenney , Allen Collins , James Berwick

The action in A Big Hand for the Little Lady centers around a high-stake poker game. The participants include some of the wealthiest men in the West (among them Jason Robards Jr., Kevin McCarthy, Char... read more read more...les Bickford and Paul Ford). Into this rarefied atmosphere trudges impoverished farmer Henry Fonda, who despite the protests of his wife Joanne Woodward plunks down his last dollars to join the game. Halfway through the proceedings, Fonda falls ill. With quiet desperation, Woodward sits down daintily at the table and says in a firm voice, "Gentlemen, how do you play this game?" End of story? Not by a long shot! This O. Henry-style shaggy dog story is based on a Dupont Show of the Week TV presentation Big Deal at Laredo. Keep an eye out for two movie veterans in bit parts: silent screen comic Chester Conklin and 1930's leading lady Mae Clarke. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Directed by: Fielder Cook

Release Date: August 12, 1966

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DVD Release Date: November 6, 2007

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  • webalina
    September 25, 2010
    webalina
    Joanne Woodward is pretty good as the meek little wife who has to take her husband's (Henry Fonda) place at the poker table after he falls ill. She of course knows nothing about the game and learns as she goes against some obnoxious town moneybags, one of whom is Jason Robards Jr... read more. Saying any more would be spoiling the fun.
  • jjnxn
    April 1, 2009
    jjnxn
    Charming comedy with wonderful supporting cast.
  • resisobilus
    December 27, 2009
    resisobilus
    As the movie advances, you'll be dying to know how it turns out. DON'T read any spoilers! Trust me!
  • shondratasha
    August 20, 2008
    shondratasha
    A fun family film with a great ending! Not your traditional western and Jason Robards performance is wonderful.

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Dennis Schwartz
October 13, 2008
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Pleasant but relatively thin western comedy. Full Review

John J. Puccio
November 21, 2007
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

...the film works despite the handicaps. A Big Hand for the Little Lady is a charmer. Full Review

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