The Big Country
1958 · Movie · NR · 167 min · ★ 7.6
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.
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Details
- Years
- 1958
- Release date
- 1958-08-13
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 167 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 7.6/10 (411 votes)
Themes
- love triangle
- parent child relationship
- ranch
- honor
- cattle
- cowboy
- family feud
- pistol duel
- sea captain
- damsel in distress
- water conflict
- american west
- +12 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1959
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor · 1959 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score · 1959 · nominated
Cast & crew
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
Alfonso Bedoya
as Ramón Guiteras
Chuck Connors
as Buck Hannassey
Chuck Hayward
as Rafe Hannassey
- BB
Buff Brady
as Dude Hannassey
Directed by William Wyler