The Big Country poster
Director William Wyler
Screenplay Sy Bartlett, James R. Webb, Robert Wilder

The Big Country

Tagline: Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!

Release Date: 1958-09-30

Duration: 166 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Alfonso Bedoya
    Ramón Guiteras
  • Charlton Heston
    Steve Leech
  • Roddy McDowall
    Hannassey Watchman (uncredited)
  • Gregory Peck
    James McKay
  • Chuck Connors
    Buck Hannassey
  • Carroll Baker
    Patricia Terrill
  • Jean Simmons
    Julie Maragon
  • Jim Burk
    Blackie / Cracker Hannassey
  • Burl Ives
    Rufus Hannassey
  • Chuck Hayward
    Rafe Hannassey