Big Country, The

Big Country, The

1958

Retiring to the American West to marry his fiancée, Patricia Terrill (Carroll Baker), Captain James McKay (Gregory Peck) enters a land-and-water feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill (Charles Bickford), and the rough and lawless Hannassey family, led by Rufus (Burl Ives). McKay prefers peace between himself and the Hannasseys, who repeatedly attempt to provoke violence. But his steadfast demeanor only angers his fiancé and Major Terrill, who won't settle for truces.

Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!

Winner of 1 Academy Award

JBscale
84
Excellent

Film Detail

Genre
Action - Western
Length
2 hrs. 47 mins.
US Theatrical Release
August 22, 1958
US Box Office
No Data Available
Global Office
No Data Available
Rating
NR
Not Rated

Collection Detail

Edition
Digital Only
Resolution | Digital Platform
Aspect Ratio
WS 2.35:1
Audio
English: DD+ 5.1
Studio
MGM
Released
November 1, 2011
Acquired Date
September 1, 2021
Times Seen
0 Times
Last Watched
Haven't seen it yet.

Actors

Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck
Jean Simmons
Jean Simmons
Carroll Baker
Carroll Baker
Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston
Burl Ives
Burl Ives
Charles Bickford
Charles Bickford
Alfonso Bedoya
Alfonso Bedoya
Chuck Connors
Chuck Connors
Chuck Hayward
Chuck Hayward

Directors

William Wyler
William Wyler

Producers

Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck
William Wyler
William Wyler

Writers

James R. Webb
James R. Webb
Sy Bartlett
Sy Bartlett
Robert Wilder
Robert Wilder

Awards & Accolades

  • 1958 Oscar : Best Supporting Actor - Burl Ives

Other Recommendations

User Reviews

Ratings

JB Users
--
 
RT Fresh
100%
Tomatometer
13 votes
RT Fresh Certified
91%
Popcornmeter
293 votes
METASCORE
61
12 votes
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
22,008 votes