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The Big Country (1958)

Movie166minsRated PG

IMDb7.9/ 10CTV score7.7/ 10

Where to watch The Big Country in Australia

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About The Big Country

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.

Year
1958
Genres
Drama, Romance, Western
Runtime
166mins
Rated
PG
Director
William Wyler
Top cast
Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives

The Big Country release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Big Country

  • Gregory Peckas James McKay
  • Jean Simmonsas Julie Maragon
  • Carroll Bakeras Patricia Terrill
  • Charlton Hestonas Steve Leech
  • Burl Ivesas Rufus Hannassey
  • Charles Bickfordas Major Henry Terrill
  • Alfonso Bedoyaas Ramón Guiteras
  • Chuck Connorsas Buck Hannassey
  • Chuck Haywardas Rafe Hannassey
  • Buff Bradyas Dude Hannassey
  • Jim Burkas Blackie / Cracker Hannassey
  • Dorothy Adamsas Hannassey Woman
  • Chuck Robersonas Terrill Cowboy
  • Bob Morganas Terrill Cowboy
  • John McKeeas Terrill Cowboy
Director
William Wyler
Screenplay
Robert Wilder, Sy Bartlett, James R. Webb
Novel
Donald Hamilton
Producer
William Wyler, Gregory Peck
Original Music Composer
Jerome Moross
Director of Photography
Franz Planer

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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Can I rent or buy The Big Country in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy The Big Country in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).