

The Big Country
1958-08-13 · 167 min · ★ 7.6
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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- Directors
- William Wyler
- Production companies
- United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 3,500,000
Top 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 Hannassey
Chuck HaywardRafe Hannassey
Dorothy AdamsHannassey Woman
Chuck RobersonTerrill Cowboy
Bob MorganTerrill Cowboy
John McKeeTerrill Cowboy
Roddy McDowallHannassey Watchman (uncredited)
Richard AlexanderParty Guest - Oceans (uncredited)
Harry CheshireParty Guest (uncredited)
Ralph SanfordParty Guest (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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