The Big Country

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.

Movie details

Release date

1958

Runtime

2h 47m

Genres

Drama, Western, Romance

Status

Released

Original language

EN

Country

United States of America

Director

William Wyler

Production

United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions

Revenue

$3,500,000

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