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The Big Country
DramaWesternRomance

THE BIG COUNTRY

"Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!"

19582h 47m7.6 TMDb

Directed by William Wyler

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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.

Cast

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

James McKay

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

Julie Maragon

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Patricia Terrill

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Steve Leech

Burl Ives

Burl Ives

Rufus Hannassey

Charles Bickford

Charles Bickford

Major Henry Terrill

Alfonso Bedoya

Alfonso Bedoya

Ramón Guiteras

Chuck Connors

Chuck Connors

Buck Hannassey

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion8.9
Complexity9.1
Humor5
Realism8.2
Action5.3
Darkness4.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling
  • viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema

May not appeal to

  • those looking for a quick watch
  • those seeking nonstop action

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