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The Big Sky is a 1952 American Western directed by Howard Hawks and adapted from A. B. Guthrie Jr.'s novel. Kirk Douglas and Dewey Martin star as frontiersmen who join a keelboat expedition carrying goods up the Missouri River into Blackfoot territory during the nineteenth-century fur trade.
Rather than centering on a conventional town conflict, the film emphasizes river travel, commercial rivalry, intercultural contact, and companionship among the expedition's crew.
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The Big Sky ranks #36 of 48 in the Western Film ranking, behind Hour of the Gun, ahead of The Culpepper Cattle Co..
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How good is The Big Sky?
The Big Sky scores 7.04/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Western Film category.
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With a score of 7.04/10, The Big Sky is a solid option in Western Film. See all Western Film ranked.
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