The Big Country (1958)
Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!
Starring Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker
Directed by William Wyler
Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the vast expanse of the West to marry fiancée Pat Terrill. McKay is a man whose values and approach to life are a mystery to the ranchers and ranch foreman Steve Leech takes an immediate dislike to him. Pat is spoiled, selfish and controlled by her wealthy father, Major Henry Terrill. The Major is involved in a ruthless civil war, over watering rights for cattle, with a rough hewn clan led by Rufus Hannassey. The land in question is owned by Julie Maragon and both Terrill and Hannassey want it.
Runtime: 165 min.
Rating: 7.6
 
Languages: English,Spanish
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Romance,Western
Keywords: love triangle,parent child relationship,ranch,fistfight,epic,gunfight,rancher,cattle,cowboy,sea captain,damsel in distress
Cast
James McKay
Julie Maragon
Patricia Terrill
Steve Leech
Rufus Hannassey
Major Henry Terrill
Ramón Guiteras
Buck Hannassey
Rafe Hannassey
Dude Hannassey
Blackie / Cracker Hannassey
Hannassey Woman
Terrill Cowboy
Terrill Cowboy
Terrill Cowboy
Terrill Cowboy
Hannassey Watchman (uncredited)
Party Guest - Oceans (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Party Guest (uncredited)
Lefty Hannassey cowhand (uncredited)
Liveryman (uncredited)
Party Guest