Country Blue
Country Blue

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Country Blue

1973
Movie
98 min
English

Bobby Lee (Jack Conrad) has just been released from jail and wants to make a better life for he and girlfriend Ruthie (Rita George).

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Vincent Van PattenGenres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

A young drifter named Country Blue arrives in a small Texas town looking for work and a new start. He soon becomes entangled in the town's complex social dynamics, finding himself drawn into a rivalry with a local rancher and developing a relationship with a woman caught between two worlds. As tensions rise, Country Blue must navigate the harsh realities of frontier life and decide where his loyalties truly lie.

Critical Reception

Country Blue received mixed to negative reviews upon its release, with critics often citing its conventional plot and uneven pacing. While some appreciated its attempts at a gritty Western atmosphere, others found it to be derivative and lacking originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and struggles with pacing.

  • A derivative Western that doesn't offer much new to the genre.

  • Some viewers may appreciate the raw atmosphere, but it's ultimately forgettable.

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Fun Fact

The film was the directorial debut of actor Vincent Van Patten, who also starred in the lead role.

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talisencrw

This is a Bonnie and Clyde-type film, though done in then-present-day 70's Deep South. It has a gritty feel, and one feels the angst of the stars, Bobby Lee (who just got out of the slammer on parole, having been inside for a year for an at...