The Country Girl

The Country Girl

1954 · 104 min · EN · NR · 7.0 (96 votes)
Dir. George Seaton · Starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, William Holden, Anthony Ross, Gene Reynolds, Jacqueline Fontaine · Music Victor Young
Drama

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.

VIBE

A raw, vulnerable look at the crushing weight of addiction and the desperate fight for redemption. It feels like watching a soul unravel under the harsh glare of the spotlight, with every performance a gamble against self-destruction.

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