The Best Western Movies Ever Made
Oklahoma! (1955)
This western musical is based on the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein show, which features classic songs like “Oh, What A Beautiful Morning,” “Surrey with the Fringe on Top,” and “People Will Say We’re In Love.” Who else will get tired of seeing Cult, Laurie, and Ado Annie?
Movie Plot: In Oklahoma, several farmers, cowboys and a traveling salesman compete for the romantic favors of various local ladies.
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance, Western
- Rated: G
- Released: 23 Nov 1956 in USA
- Runtime: 145 min
- Starring: Gordon MacRae, Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson, Charlotte Greenwood
- BoxOffice: N/A
- Awards: Won 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.
Oklahoma! was Written by Sonya Levien (screen play), William Ludwig (screen play), Richard Rodgers (adapted from Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical play), Oscar Hammerstein II (adapted from Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical play), Lynn Riggs (based upon a dramatic play by) and directed by Fred Zinnemann and produced by N/A.
88% Rotten Tomatoes
