A Big Hand for the Little Lady
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Synopsis
A naive traveler in Laredo gets involved in a poker game between the richest men in the area, jeopardizing all the money he has saved for the purpose of settling with his wife and child in San Antonio.
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A Big Hand for a Little Lady - Theatrical Trailer (Warner Archive Collection)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-13
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Henry Fonda
Meredith
Joanne Woodward
Mary
Jason Robards
Henry Drummond
Paul Ford
C.P. Ballinger
Charles Bickford
Benson Tropp
Burgess Meredith
Doc Scully
Kevin McCarthy
Otto Habershaw
Robert Middleton
Dennis Wilcox
John Qualen
Jesse Buford
Jean-Michel Michenaud
Jackie
James Berwick
Sam Rhine
Allen Collins
Toby
Jim Boles
Pete
Virginia Gregg
Mrs. Drummond
Chester Conklin
Old Man in Saloon
Mae Clarke
Mrs. Craig
Ned Glass
Owney Price
James Griffith
Mr. Stribling
Release History & Theatrical Window
Houston, Texas
Festival / Special Debut
June 8, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fielder Cook
- Screenplay & Story
- Sidney Carroll
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- A Big Hand for the Little Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Eden Productions Inc., Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fielder Cook
Sidney Carroll
David Raksin
Lee Garmes
George R. Rohrs
Fielder Cook
Department Leadership Roster
Fielder Cook
Producer
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
George R. Rohrs
Editor
Sidney Carroll
Writer
Fielder Cook
Director
Robert S. Smith
Production Design
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Big Hand for the Little Lady
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What is A Big Hand for the Little Lady about?
A naive traveler in Laredo gets involved in a poker game between the richest men in the area, jeopardizing all the money he has saved for the purpose of settling with his wife and child in San Antonio.
Who directed A Big Hand for the Little Lady?
A Big Hand for the Little Lady was directed by Fielder Cook.
Who stars in A Big Hand for the Little Lady?
The principal cast of A Big Hand for the Little Lady includes Henry Fonda, Joanne Woodward, Jason Robards, Paul Ford, Charles Bickford.
When was A Big Hand for the Little Lady released and how long is it?
A Big Hand for the Little Lady was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for A Big Hand for the Little Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Big Hand for the Little Lady was composed by David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Big Hand for the Little Lady?
A Big Hand for the Little Lady holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).