The Big Country (1958)

Directed by William Wyler
Written by James R. Webb, Sy Bartlett and Robert Wilder
Starring Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons and Carroll Baker

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.

Released

1958

Running time

2 hours 47 minutes