On The Poker Wagon! Big Deal at Dodge City (AKA: A Big Hand for the Little Lady) is directed by Fielder Cook and written by Sidney Carroll. It stars Joanne Woodward, Henry Fonda, Paul Ford, Jason Robards, Charles Bickford, Kevin McCarthy, Paul Ford and Burgess Meredith. Music is by David Raksin and cinematography by Lee Garmes. Utterly delightful, though that statement is on proviso you be watching this film…
Top Cast
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
Reviews
**_Amusing Western focusing on a high-stakes poker game in Laredo, 1896_** This was based on a 1962 television play, and I was wondering how it could maintain one’s interest as a feature film. The ensemble cast is entertaining with Kevin McCarthy standing out as one of the gamblers and only Jason Robards hamming it up a little too much on a couple of occasions. On the feminine front, Joanne Woodward is effective…
FAQ about A Big Hand for the Little Lady
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.
When was A Big Hand for the Little Lady released?
A Big Hand for the Little Lady was released in 1966.
What genres does A Big Hand for the Little Lady belong to?
A Big Hand for the Little Lady is categorised as Western.
Who stars in A Big Hand for the Little Lady?
The cast of A Big Hand for the Little Lady includes Henry Fonda, Joanne Woodward, Jason Robards, Paul Ford, Charles Bickford.