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The Big Country

The Big Country

Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!
Sep 30, 1958 2h 46m
7.6
352 votes

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.

Title The Big Country
Companies United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions
Countries United States of America
Keywords epic, love triangle, parent child relationship, ranch, honor, cattle, cowboy, family feud, pistol duel, sea captain, damsel in distress, water conflict, american west, water rights, gun fight, neighbor feud, domineering father, retired army man, cattlemen, cattle stampede, father daughter relationship, land rights, daughter of the boss, beautiful landscapes, preserved film, fist fight
Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

James McKay
Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

Julie Maragon
Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Patricia Terrill
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
Chuck Hayward

Chuck Hayward

Rafe Hannassey
Buff Brady

Buff Brady

Dude Hannassey
Jim Burk

Jim Burk

Blackie / Cracker Hannassey
Dorothy Adams

Dorothy Adams

Hannassey Woman
Chuck Roberson

Chuck Roberson

Terrill Cowboy
Bob Morgan

Bob Morgan

Terrill Cowboy
John McKee

John McKee

Terrill Cowboy
Slim Talbot

Slim Talbot

Terrill Cowboy
Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Hannassey Watchman (uncredited)
Richard Alexander

Richard Alexander

Party Guest - Oceans (uncredited)
Harry Cheshire

Harry Cheshire

Party Guest (uncredited)
Ralph Sanford

Ralph Sanford

Party Guest (uncredited)
William Hoehne Jr.

William Hoehne Jr.

Lefty Hannassey cowhand (uncredited)
Donald Kerr

Donald Kerr

Liveryman (uncredited)
Chuck Hamilton

Chuck Hamilton

Party Guest (uncredited)