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The Big Country 1958 Directed by William Wyler

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

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Languages English , Spanish
Revenue $3,500,000
Release Date 30 September 1958
166 mins
Cast
Gregory Peck James McKay
Jean Simmons Julie Maragon
Carroll Baker Patricia Terrill
Charlton Heston Steve Leech
Burl Ives Rufus Hannassey
Charles Bickford Major Henry Terrill
Alfonso Bedoya Ramón Guiteras
Chuck Connors Buck Hannassey
Chuck Hayward Rafe Hannassey
Buff Brady Dude Hannassey
Jim Burk Blackie / Cracker Hannassey
Dorothy Adams Hannassey Woman
Chuck Roberson Terrill Cowboy
Bob Morgan Terrill Cowboy
John McKee Terrill Cowboy
Slim Talbot Terrill Cowboy
Roddy McDowall Hannassey Watchman (uncredited)
Richard Alexander Party Guest - Oceans (uncredited)
Harry Cheshire Party Guest (uncredited)
Ralph Sanford Party Guest (uncredited)
William Hoehne Jr. Lefty Hannassey cowhand (uncredited)
Donald Kerr Liveryman (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton Party Guest (uncredited)