The Big Country (1958)

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

Movie · 1958 · 2h 47m · Released · Rated NR · Drama, Western, Romance

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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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

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