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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.

19582h 47mNRDrama, Western, Romance

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About The Big Country

Directors
William Wyler
Cast
Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives, Charles Bickford
Genres
Drama, Western, Romance
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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