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The Big Country (1958)

The Big Country (1958)

Drama Romance Western

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

Release Date: 1958, August 13
Directors: William Wyler
Countries: United States of America
Production: United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions
Cast: Charlton Heston, Dorothy Adams, John McKee, Chuck Hamilton, William Hoehne Jr., Harry Cheshire, Roddy McDowall, Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Richard Alexander, Chuck Roberson

Overview:

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.

Keywords:

damsel in distress love triangle father daughter relationship honor parent child relationship gun fight cowboy retired army man fist fight family feud pistol duel ranch beautiful landscapes american west cattle neighbor feud cattle stampede domineering father land rights water rights sea captain water conflict daughter of the boss cattlemen