The Wonderful Country (1959) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Wonderful Country (1959) — Having fled to Mexico from the U.S. many years ago for killing his father's murderer, Streaming on Amazon ...
The Wonderful Country (1959) Storyline
Having fled to Mexico from the U.S. many years ago for killing his father's murderer, Martin Brady travels to Texas to broker an arms deal for his Mexican boss, strongman Governor Cipriano Castro. Brady breaks a leg and while recuperating in Texas the gun shipment is stolen. Complicating matters further the wife of local army major Colton has designs on him, and the local Texas Ranger captain makes him a generous offer to come back to the states and join his outfit. After killing a man in self-defense, Brady slips back over the border and confronts Castro who is not only unhappy that Brady has lost his gun shipment but is about to join forces with Colton to battle the local raiding Apache Indians.
Full Cast & Crew
- Robert Mitchum as Martin Brady
- Julie London as Helen Colton
- Gary Merrill as Major Colton
- Albert Dekker as Cap. Rucker (Texas Ranger)
- Pedro Armendáriz as Cipriano Castro
- Jack Oakie as Travis Hyle
- Charles McGraw as Dr. Stovall
- Anthony Caruso as Santiago Santos
- Mike Kellin as Pancho Gill
- Víctor Manuel Mendoza as General Marcos Castro
- Jay Novello as Diego Casas
- John Banner as Ben Sterner
- Max Slaten as Ludwig 'Chico' Sterner
- Margarito Luna
- Joe Haworth as Stoker
Why Watch The Wonderful Country?
The Vibe: The Wonderful Country is a captivating and well-crafted western movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1959. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.1/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with western-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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