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The Big Country

The Big Country

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 30, 1958

Runtime

2h 46m

Genres

Drama, Western, Romance

User Score

76%

Original Title

The Big Country

Production Companies

United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions

Director

William Wyler

Revenue

$3,500,000

Description

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.