The Big Country

- 1958
- USA
- 2h 45min
- PG
- Directed by: William Wyler
- Written by: Robert Wilder
- Cast: Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Charlton Heston, Carroll Baker, Burl Ives
In this 'anti-western', Peck plays James McKay, a retired sea captain who travels to the West to marry his fiancee (Baker) and finds himself in a world with which he has nothing in common. Amid a civil war, his fiancee's controlling father and men who challenge him at every turn, this is the story of a man who struggles to remain true to his own values at whatever cost.
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A classic drama set in the old West. Seafarer Gregory Peck heads home to marry but falls foul of local feuds and festering jealousies. Strong performances and a compelling script. Big stars - Peck, Jean Simmons, Burl Ives - Charlton Heston. Big Country - fantastically photographed and with a big musical score (USA- 2013)
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