The Country Girl

"How far should a woman go... to redeem the man she loves?"

May 17 1955 Approved 1h 44m
Drama, Music

An ex-theater actor is given one more chance to star in a musical yet his alcoholism may prevent it from happening.

Plot

Washed up singer/actor Frank Elgin has a chance to make a come-back when director Bernie Dodd offers him the leading role in his new musical. Frank however is very insecure, turns to alcohol and shuns even the smallest of responsibilities, leaving everything up to his wife Georgie who finds it harder and harder to cope with her husband's lack of spirit. Bernie tries to help Frank regain his self-confidence, believing that it is Georgie who's the cause of his insecurity.

Written by

Clifford Odets, George Seaton

Directed by

George Seaton

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Perlberg-Seaton Productions, Paramount

Languages

Español, English

Awards

Won 2 Oscars. 8 wins & 11 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
7,327
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA