The Big Country
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Western, Romance
- Director
- William Wyler
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 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 HannasseyB
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Country about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Big Country?
- The Big Country was directed by William Wyler.
- When was The Big Country released?
- The Big Country was released on September 30, 1958.
- How long is The Big Country?
- The Big Country has a runtime of 2h 47m.
- Where can I track The Big Country?
- You can track The Big Country on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












