Synopsis
In the Oklahoma territory at the turn of the twentieth century, two young cowboys vie with a violent ranch hand and a traveling peddler for the hearts of the women they love.
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Cast
- Gordon MacRaeCurly McLain
- Gloria GrahameAdo Annie Carnes
- Gene NelsonWill Parker
- Charlotte GreenwoodAunt Eller
- Shirley JonesLaurey Williams
- Eddie AlbertAli Hakim
- James WhitmoreMr. Carnes
- Rod SteigerJud Fry
- Barbara LawrenceGertie
- Jay C. FlippenSkidmore
Recommendations
- 90
The New York Times
A full-bodied Oklahoma! has been brought forth in this film to match in vitality, eloquence and melody any musical this reviewer has ever seen. - 90
Variety
The tunes ring out with undiminished delight. The characters pulsate with spirit. The Agnes De Mille choreography makes the play literally leap. - 88
Chicago Tribune
This 1955 Todd-AO blockbuster, made from the landmark American stage musical, faithfully preserves the play's robust spirit and extroverted charm, while resetting it among vast golden and green outdoor vistas. [15 Nov 2005, p.C3] - 83
The A.V. Club
Both State Fair and Oklahoma! exemplify the composers' re-imagining of the musical form, which relied on more subtle vocal techniques, and songs that were catchy without always being hooky. The movies also catch the pair's unique version of nostalgia, which salutes provincial values while suggesting that they may not be enough to satisfy. - 80
Time
In spite of its age and the fact that its 145-minute mass is sometimes dragging, Oklahoma! hollers itself home as a handsome piece of entertainment. - 80
BBC
With some of the most famous tunes in all showbusiness, plenty of dancing cowboys, and an irrepressible feel good factor, expect a dose of good old-fashioned entertainment. - 80
Village Voice
The songs, the somewhat corny Western dialogue, the zest, and especially the integrated dance patterns of Agnes DeMille are all a delight. [02 Jan 1957, p.6] - 75
TV Guide Magazine
Watch it for the songs. A paean to Oklahoma's "Sooner" pioneers, it's a watchable, if hardly terrific, rendering of an innovative Broadway landmark.
