The Big Country (1958)

UK:: PG Drama Romance Western

Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the vast expanse of the West to marry fiancée Pat Terrill. McKay is a man whose values and approach to life are a mystery to the ranchers and ranch foreman Steve Leech takes an immediate dislike to him. Pat is spoiled, selfish and controlled by her wealthy father, Major Henry Terrill. The Major is involved in a ruthless civil war, over watering rights for cattle, with a rough hewn clan led by Rufus Hannassey. The land in question is owned by Julie Maragon and both Terrill and Hannassey want it.

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Runtime: 165 mins Revenue: $3,500,000 Rating: 7.8 Tag Line: Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!

Cast

Burl Ives

Rufus Hannassey

Dorothy Adams

Hannassey Woman

Roddy McDowall

Hannassey Watchman (uncredited)

Gregory Peck

James McKay

Charlton Heston

Steve Leech

Jean Simmons

Julie Maragon

Carroll Baker

Patricia Terrill

Chuck Connors

Buck Hannassey