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The Big Country(1958)
Status: Released
Date: 1958-09-30
76%
398 Votes
Time: 2h 47m
Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!
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.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
United States of America
Revenue: $3,500,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Anthony Productions
Worldwide Productions
Movie: The Big Country
Top 10 Billed 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
Alfonso Bedoya
Ramón Guiteras
Chuck Connors
Buck Hannassey
Chuck Hayward
Rafe Hannassey
Video Trailer The Big Country
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Late Night Fist Fight
Rufus Crashes Major Terrill's Party
The Hannassey Bunch
All 4 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Late Night Fist Fight - Clip
Rufus Crashes Major Terrill's Party - Clip
The Hannassey Bunch - Clip
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