The Big Country (1958)

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

Movie · Drama, Western, Romance · 2h 47m · Rated 7.6/10 on TMDB · Released August 13, 1958

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.

Directed by William Wyler

Cast

• 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
• Buff Brady as Dude Hannassey
• Jim Burk as Blackie / Cracker Hannassey
• Dorothy Adams as Hannassey Woman

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