Movie
The Big Country
1958NR2h 47m7.6 / 10
Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!
Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, and the rough and lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.
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Synopsis
Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, and the rough and lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.
Cast, crew and production details
About The Big Country
Cast
Gregory PeckJames McKay
Jean SimmonsJulie Maragon
Carroll BakerPatricia Terrill
Charlton HestonSteve Leech
Burl IvesRufus Hannassey
Charles BickfordMajor Henry Terrill
Alfonso BedoyaRamón Guiteras
Chuck ConnorsBuck HannasseyCredits
- Directed by
- William Wyler
- Written by
- Robert Wilder, James R. Webb, Sy Bartlett, Donald Hamilton
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Box office
- $3.5M
Production
United ArtistsUnited States- Anthony Productions
- Worldwide Productions
Themes
american westbeautiful landscapescattlecattle stampedecattlemencowboydamsel in distressdaughter of the bossdomineering fatherfamily feudfather daughter relationshipfist fightgun fighthonor
