The Big Country

1958

NR

2h 47m

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Drama
Western
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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.

Directors

Writers

Donald Hamilton(novel by)
Robert Wilder(screenplay by)
James R. Webb(screenplay by)
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Gregory Peck
James McKay
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Jean Simmons
Julie Maragon
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Carroll Baker
Patricia Terrill
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Charlton Heston
Steve Leech
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Burl Ives
Rufus Hannassey
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Charles Bickford
Major Henry Terrill
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Alfonso Bedoya
Ramón Guiteras
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Chuck Connors
Buck Hannassey
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Chuck Hayward
Rafe Hannassey
Buff Brady
Dude Hannassey
Jim Burk
Blackie
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Dorothy Adams
Hannassey Woman
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Chuck Roberson
Terrill Cowboy
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Bob Morgan
Terrill Cowboy
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John McKee
Terrill Cowboy
Slim Talbot
Terrill Cowboy
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Roddy McDowall
Hannassey Watchman (uncredited)
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Richard Alexander
Party Guest - Oceans (uncredited)

Directors

Writers

Donald Hamilton(novel by)
Robert Wilder(screenplay by)
James R. Webb(screenplay by)

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Details

Release date

September 30, 1958 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Languages

English
Spanish

Production companies

United Artists
Anthony Productions

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Box office

Budget

$0

Gross worldwide

$3,500,000

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