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The Big Country

1958 Film Synopsis & Plot Summary

7.6/10

Rating

167 min

Runtime

1958

Release Year

William Wyler

Director

Cast

Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives

Quick 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.

Full Plot Summary of The Big Country

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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