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The Big Country

The Big Country

Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!

19587.62h 47m

Overview

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.

Directed by William Wyler
Written by Donald Hamilton, Robert Wilder, James R. Webb
Produced by William Wyler, Gregory Peck
Box Office0Revenue: $3.5M

Top Cast

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

James McKay

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

Julie Maragon

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Patricia Terrill

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Steve Leech

Burl Ives

Burl Ives

Rufus Hannassey

Charles Bickford

Charles Bickford

Major Henry Terrill

Alfonso Bedoya

Alfonso Bedoya

Ramón Guiteras

Chuck Connors

Chuck Connors

Buck Hannassey

Chuck Hayward

Chuck Hayward

Rafe Hannassey

B

Buff Brady

Dude Hannassey

Themes & Keywords

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About The Big Country

The Big Country is a drama, western, romance film released in 1958 exploring themes of love triangle, parent child relationship, ranch, honor, cattle, cowboy. Directed by William Wyler, it stars Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker. 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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