The Big Country
“Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Gregory Peck
James McKay
Jean Simmons
Julie Maragon
Carroll Baker
Patricia Terrill
Charlton Heston
Steve Leech
Burl Ives
Rufus Hannassey
Charles Bickford
Major Henry Terrill
Alfonso Bedoya
Ramón Guiteras
Chuck Connors
Buck Hannassey
Chuck Hayward
Rafe Hannassey
Buff Brady
Dude Hannassey
Jim Burk
Blackie / Cracker Hannassey
Dorothy Adams
Hannassey Woman
Chuck Roberson
Terrill Cowboy
Bob Morgan
Terrill Cowboy
John McKee
Terrill Cowboy
Slim Talbot
Terrill Cowboy
Roddy McDowall
Hannassey Watchman (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
Party Guest - Oceans (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 13, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.5M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Wyler
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Wilder, James R. Webb, Sy Bartlett
- Original Score
- Jerome Moross
- Original Title
- The Big Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.5M
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Wyler
Robert Wilder, James R. Webb, Sy Bartlett, Donald Hamilton, Robert Wyler, Jessamyn West
Jerome Moross
Franz Planer
John Faure, Robert Belcher
William Wyler, Gregory Peck
Department Leadership Roster
Franz Planer
Director of Photography
William Wyler
Director
William Wyler
Producer
John Faure
Editor
Robert Wilder
Screenplay
Jerome Moross
Original Music Composer
James R. Webb
Screenplay
Gregory Peck
Producer
Sy Bartlett
Screenplay
Robert Belcher
Editor
Yvonne Wood
Costume Design
Emile Santiago
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Country
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Country about?
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.
Who directed The Big Country?
The Big Country was directed by William Wyler.
Who stars in The Big Country?
The principal cast of The Big Country includes Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives.
When was The Big Country released and how long is it?
The Big Country was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 2h 47m.
How much did The Big Country make at the box office?
The Big Country grossed $3.5M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Country was composed by Jerome Moross.
Is The Big Country based on a book or true story?
The Big Country is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donald Hamilton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Country?
The Big Country holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).