The Big Country

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

August 13, 1958

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English, Spanish

Countries

United States of America

Production

United Artists,Anthony Productions,Worldwide Productions

Cast

Gregory Peck,Jean Simmons,Carroll Baker,Charlton Heston,Burl Ives,Charles Bickford,Alfonso Bedoya,Chuck Connors,Chuck Hayward,Buff Bradyand 13 more

Director

William Wyler

Writer

Donald Hamilton,Robert Wilder,James R. Webb,Sy Bartlett,Robert Wyler,Jessamyn West

Producer

William Wyler,Gregory Peck

Cinematography

Franz Planer

Music

Jerome Moross

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

$3,500,000

IMDb

tt0051411