What is Count Three and Pray?
Count Three and Pray is a 1955 American CinemaScope Western film directed by George Sherman. The picture is classified as a Western and drama, running one hour and forty-two minutes, and was released in the United States on October 1, 1955.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1955
- Release date
- Oct 1, 1955
- Genres
- Western, Drama
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.7/10
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Count Three and Pray is a 1955 American CinemaScope Western film directed by George Sherman. The picture is classified as a Western and drama, running one hour and forty-two minutes, and was released in the United States on October 1, 1955. The film stars Van Heflin and features Joanne Woodward in her first feature film appearance. Additional cast members include Philip Carey and Raymond Burr. The story upon which the film is based is titled Calico Pony, written by Herb Meadow, which also served as the working title of the film. The movie premiered in Greenville, South Carolina, which is Joanne Woodward's home town. The plot follows a pastor with a shady past who moves into a rural town just after the American Civil War.
Should you watch it?
“A former sinner turned pastor attempts to build a new life in a post-Civil War town.”
- It features the debut feature film performance of Joanne Woodward.
- The film utilizes the expansive CinemaScope widescreen format.
- It explores the complex intersection of a man's troubled history and his religious calling.
- Viewers seeking fast-paced action may find the character-driven drama slower than traditional Westerns.
Watch it if you are interested in the early career of Joanne Woodward and classic post-war Western dramas.
This is a character-focused drama with a measured pace, suitable for general audiences interested in mid-century cinema.
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Is this film worth watching?
It is a notable piece of 1950s cinema that serves as the feature film debut for Joanne Woodward.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes.
What is the premise of the story?
The story centers on a pastor with a shady past who attempts to establish a life in a rural town after the Civil War.
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