The Big Country

1958 · 167 min · EN · NR · 7.6 (432 votes)

Dir. William Wyler · Starring Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives, Charles Bickford · Music Jerome Moross

“Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!”

DramaWesternRomance

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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A grand, sweeping Western epic with breathtaking landscapes. It feels noble and romantic, exploring themes of honor and family duty against a backdrop of simmering conflict. A thoughtful, character-driven drama unfolds at a steady pace.

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