The Big Country
Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!
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.
- Director
- William Wyler
- Signature
- Drama · Craft · Tension
- Worldwide
- $4M
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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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- Worldwide gross
- $4M
- Release date
- Aug 13, 1958
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- MPAA rating
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- Language
- English, Spanish
- Country
- United States of America
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