The Big Land
“Oh, you boys can sleep as late as you like in the morning... so long as you get up for breakfast. Five o'clock.”
Synopsis
Back home in Texas following the Civil War, former Confederate officer Chad Morgan (Alan Ladd) leads a cattle drive to Missouri, assuring fellow ranchers that their stock will bring $10 a head at auction. Instead, ruthless cattle baron Brog (Anthony Caruso) has scared off all competition and offers much less.
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CBS LATE MOVIE Intro - "The Big Land" (1957) (CBS; 1984)
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-08
Top Cast
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Alan Ladd
Chad Morgan
Virginia Mayo
Helen Jagger
Edmond O'Brien
Joe Jagger
Anthony Caruso
Brog
Julie Bishop
Kate Johnson
John Qualen
Sven Johnson
Don Castle
Tom Draper
David Ladd
David Johnson
Jack Wrather Jr.
Olaf Johnson
George J. Lewis
Dawson
James Anderson
Bob Cole (uncredited)
Paul Bryar
First Bartender (uncredited)
John Doucette
Hagan (uncredited)
Art Felix
Barfly (uncredited)
Al Haskell
Barfly (uncredited)
Stacy Keach Sr.
Rebel in Livery Stable
Don Kelly
Billy Tyler (uncredited)
Tom Smith
Barfly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- David Dortort
- Original Title
- The Big Land
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Jaguar Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
David Dortort, Frank Gruber, Martin Rackin
John F. Seitz
Alan Ladd
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Ladd
Producer
Gordon Douglas
Director
David Dortort
Screenplay
Martin Rackin
Writer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Land
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What is The Big Land about?
Back home in Texas following the Civil War, former Confederate officer Chad Morgan (Alan Ladd) leads a cattle drive to Missouri, assuring fellow ranchers that their stock will bring $10 a head at auction. Instead, ruthless cattle baron Brog (Anthony Caruso) has scared off all competition and offers much less.
Who directed The Big Land?
The Big Land was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in The Big Land?
The principal cast of The Big Land includes Alan Ladd, Virginia Mayo, Edmond O'Brien, Anthony Caruso, Julie Bishop.
When was The Big Land released and how long is it?
The Big Land was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Is The Big Land based on a book or true story?
The Big Land is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank Gruber".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Land?
The Big Land holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).