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The Big Country (1958)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
William Wyler
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    James McKay Gregory Peck
  • Profile picture of Jean Simmons
    Julie Maragon Jean Simmons
  • Profile picture of Carroll Baker
    Patricia Terrill Carroll Baker
  • Profile picture of Charlton Heston
    Steve Leech Charlton Heston
  • Profile picture of Burl Ives
    Rufus Hannassey Burl Ives
  • Profile picture of Charles Bickford
    Major Henry Terrill Charles Bickford
  • Profile picture of Alfonso Bedoya
    Ramón Guiteras Alfonso Bedoya
  • Profile picture of Chuck Connors
    Buck Hannassey Chuck Connors

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