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The Big Country
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The Big Country

Wed, Aug 13, 1958
  • Drama
  • Western
  • Romance
Film · Synopsis

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.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Aug 13, 1958
GB
  • In CinemasTue, Sep 30, 1958
CA
  • In CinemasTue, Sep 30, 1958
FR
  • In CinemasFri, Apr 3, 1959
  • TVMon, Jun 5, 2023Arte
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Mar 26, 1959
JP
  • In CinemasThu, Dec 25, 1958
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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Gregory Peck
    Gregory Peck
    as James McKay
  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons
    as Julie Maragon
  • Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker
    as Patricia Terrill
  • Charlton Heston
    Charlton Heston
    as Steve Leech
  • Burl Ives
    Burl Ives
    as Rufus Hannassey
  • Charles Bickford
    Charles Bickford
    as Major Henry Terrill
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