The Big Country
Also known as Big Country
1958 film by William Wyler
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7.6Retired 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.
Released: 1958-08-13167 minDir: William WylerDrama, Western, RomanceBox office: $3.5M
Cast
- Gregory Peck as James McKay
- Jean Simmons as Julie Maragon
- Carroll Baker as Patricia Terrill
- Charlton Heston as Steve Leech
- Burl Ives as Rufus Hannassey
- Charles Bickford as Major Henry Terrill
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1958 American films1958 English-language films1958 films1958 Western (genre) filmsAmerican Western (genre) epic filmsEnglish-language Western (genre) filmsFilms about feudsFilms adapted into comicsFilms based on American Western (genre) novelsFilms based on works by Donald HamiltonFilms directed by William WylerFilms featuring a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award–winning performance