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Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story! - The Big Country
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Title: The Big Country

Release Date: 30 Sep 1958

Runtime: 2h 46m

Genre: Drama, Western, Romance

Director: United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions

Production Companies: United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.6 (353 votes)

Cast

  • James McKay: Gregory Peck
  • Julie Maragon: Jean Simmons
  • Patricia Terrill: Carroll Baker
  • Steve Leech: Charlton Heston
  • Rufus Hannassey: Burl Ives
  • Major Henry Terrill: Charles Bickford
  • Ramón Guiteras: Alfonso Bedoya
  • Buck Hannassey: Chuck Connors
  • Rafe Hannassey: Chuck Hayward
  • Dude Hannassey: Buff Brady
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