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The Big Country (1958)

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Average Rating: 6.8/10
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Release Date: Jan 1, 1958 Wide

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In The Big Country Gregory Peck plays a seafaring man who heads west to marry Carroll Baker, the daughter of rancher Charles Bickford. Bickford is currently embroiled in a water-rights feud with covetous Burl Ives, so both he and his daughter are hoping that Peck can take care of himself. But Peck, who doesn't belief in fisticuffs, appears to be a coward, especially when challenged by Bickford's cocksure foreman Charlton Heston. The far-from-cowardly Peck decides to distance himself from the

Unrated, 2 hr. 45 min.

Western, Classics, Drama

Directed By: William Wyler

Written By: Robert Wilder, James R. Webb, Sy Bartlett, Robert Wyler

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1958 Wide

On DVD: Mar 20, 2001

MGM/UA

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Cast

Charlton Heston
Steve Leech
Gregory Peck
James McKay
Carroll Baker
Pat Terrill
Jean Simmons
Julie Maragon
Burl Ives
Rufus Hannassey
Charles Bickford
Maj. Henry Terrill
Alfonso Bedoya
Ramon
Chuck Connors
Buck Hannassey
Chuck Hayward
Rafe
Buff Brady
Dude
Jim Burk
Cracker
Dorothy Adams
Hannassey Woman
Chuck Roberson
Terrill Cowboy
Bob Morgan
Terrill Cowboy
Burt Mustin
John R. McKee
Terrill Cowboy

Critic Reviews for The Big Country

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Overblown western meant to debunk the western myth.

May 12, 2010 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Wide open-spaced mega western, full of stars, color, and a great Jerome Moross score.

February 17, 2008 Comment

Steve Crum

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As Charlton Heston explained ..., 'it's connected with the American ethos - America was made for Westerns.'

April 17, 2001 Full Review Source: Old School Reviews

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John A. Nesbit

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It's a big movie. Don't get lost.

March 29, 2007

Bob Stinson

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Excellent Movie, Charlton Heston arrives in a western town looking like a typical gentlemen from the east, he has to prove himself not only to local cow hands but also to the father of his future bride. Story has many turns and twist. Interesting to see Burl Ives and Chuck Connors in this movie. A Classic that should

April 8, 2010

Bruce Bruce

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The Big Country Quotes

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1. Pat Terrill: Don't you care what people think?
2. James McKay: No, you're not responsible for what other people think, only what you are.
– Submitted by Peter P (31 days ago)