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The Big Country

1958 · 167 min · Director: William Wyler

The Big Country (1958) is a western drama, directed by William Wyler. It stars Gregory Peck and Jean Simmons. The 167-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What The Big Country Is About

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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What is The Big Country about?

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.

Where can I watch The Big Country?

The Big Country is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Big Country?

The Big Country runs for 167 minutes (2h 47m).

When did The Big Country come out?

The Big Country was released in 1958.

Who directed The Big Country?

The Big Country was directed by William Wyler.

Who stars in The Big Country?

The Big Country stars Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston.

What is The Big Country's rating?

The Big Country holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.

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