The Big Country

Film - 1958 - Drama, Romance, Western

The 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.

Directed by

William Wyler

Starring

Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives, Charles Bickford

Ratings

IMDb 7.9 out of 10

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Film · 1958 · Drama · Romance · Western

The Big Country

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The 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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IMDb
7.9 / 10
25k votes
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Tomatometer
4.04 / 5
17k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.6 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama, Romance, Western
Runtime2h 46m
RatedPG
Release1958-08-13
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