Dir. Lewis Milestone · Starring Burgess Meredith, Lon Chaney Jr., Betty Field, Charles Bickford, Roman Bohnen, Bob Steele · Music Aaron Copland
“She was made for love... and tragedy.”
Drama
An intellectually disabled giant and his level headed guardian find work at a sadistic cowboy's ranch in depression era America.
VIBE
A deeply affecting, tragic tale of companionship against the harsh realities of the Great Depression. It's a somber, character-driven drama that lingers long after the credits roll, exploring the fragility of dreams and the enduring power of loyalty.
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