The Big Country

The Big Country (2024)

2024

Drama / Western / Romance

7.6 from 10 with total 164 votes

1958-09-30

165 minutes

Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the vast expanse of the West to marry fiancée Pat Terrill. McKay is a man whose values and approach to life are a mystery to the ranchers and ranch foreman Steve Leech takes an immediate dislike to him. Pat is spoiled, selfish and controlled by her wealthy father, Major Henry Terrill. The Major is involved in a ruthless civil war, over watering rights for cattle, with a rough hewn clan led by Rufus Hannassey. The land in question is owned by Julie Maragon and both Terrill and Hannassey want it.

Gregory Peck character James McKay

Jean Simmons character Julie Maragon

Carroll Baker character Patricia Terrill

Charlton Heston character Steve Leech

Burl Ives character Rufus Hannassey

Charles Bickford character Major Henry Terrill

Alfonso Bedoya character Ramón Guiteras

Chuck Connors character Buck Hannassey

Chuck Hayward character Rafe Hannassey

Buff Brady character Dude Hannassey

Jim Burk character Blackie / Cracker Hannassey

Dorothy Adams character Hannassey Woman

Chuck Roberson character Terrill Cowboy

Bob Morgan character Terrill Cowboy

John McKee character Terrill Cowboy

Slim Talbot character Terrill Cowboy

Roddy McDowall character Hannassey Watchman (uncredited)

Richard Alexander character Party Guest - Oceans (uncredited)

Harry Cheshire character Party Guest (uncredited)

Ralph Sanford character Party Guest (uncredited)

William Hoehne Jr. character Lefty Hannassey cowhand (uncredited)

Donald Kerr character Liveryman (uncredited)

Chuck Hamilton character Party Guest