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The Big Country

The Big Country

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Big Country
  • Genres: Drama, Western, Romance
  • Release Date: 1958-09-30
  • Runtime: 166 minutes
  • Rating: 7.59/10 (373 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $3,500,000
  • Production Companies: United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.0667
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

as James McKay

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

as Julie Maragon

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

as Patricia Terrill

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

as Steve Leech

Burl Ives

Burl Ives

as Rufus Hannassey

Charles Bickford

Charles Bickford

as Major Henry Terrill

Alfonso Bedoya

Alfonso Bedoya

as Ramón Guiteras

Chuck Connors

Chuck Connors

as Buck Hannassey

Chuck Hayward

Chuck Hayward

as Rafe Hannassey

Buff Brady

Buff Brady

as Dude Hannassey

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Late Night Fist Fight

Rufus Crashes Major Terrill's Party

The Hannassey Bunch

Official Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Big Country?

The Big Country is a Drama, Western, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1958-09-30.

Who are the main actors in The Big Country?

The main cast includes Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives, .

Where can I watch The Big Country online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Big Country is available.

Is The Big Country based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Big Country?

The Big Country has an IMDb rating of 7.59/10 based on 373 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Big Country?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $3,500,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Big Country?

The soundtrack was composed by United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Big Country filmed?

The Big Country was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Big Country?

The total runtime of The Big Country is 166 minutes.

Is The Big Country suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Big Country?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Big Country.

Does The Big Country have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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