The Big Country

Name: The Big Country
Genre: Drama, Romance, Western
Released: 1958
Duration: 167 min

English • 1958 • 2h 47m

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Director

William Wyler

Drama Romance Western

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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Wyler

WriterRobert Wilder, James R. Webb, Sy Bartlett

CinematographerFranz Planer

ComposerJerome Moross

EditorJohn Faure, Robert Belcher

ProducerWilliam Wyler, Gregory Peck

Cast

Gregory Peckas James McKay

Jean Simmons