The Big Country (1958)
Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!
1958 · NR · 2h 47m · Drama, Western, Romance
Genres: Drama, Western, Romance
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.
Director: William Wyler
Writers: Donald Hamilton, James R. Webb, Sy Bartlett
Music by: Jerome Moross
Cinematography: Franz Planer
Editor: Robert Belcher, John Faure
Box office: $4M · Rated 7.6/10 by 422 viewers
Cast
Gregory Peck as James McKayJean Simmons as Julie MaragonCarroll Baker as Patricia TerrillCharlton Heston as Steve LeechBurl Ives as Rufus HannasseyCharles Bickford as Major Henry TerrillAlfonso Bedoya as Ramón GuiterasChuck Connors as Buck HannasseyChuck Hayward as Rafe HannasseyBuff Brady as Dude HannasseyJim Burk as Blackie / Cracker HannasseyDorothy Adams as Hannassey WomanMore like this
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