Poster of The Big Country

The Big Country

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Tuesday, September 30 1958
65 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Gregory PeckGregory Peck
Gregory Peck was
42 in The Big Country
as 'James McKay'.
Wed, Apr 05 1916 –
Thu, Jun 12 2003
Portrait of Jean SimmonsJean Simmons
Jean Simmons was
29 in The Big Country
as 'Julie Maragon'.
Thu, Jan 31 1929 –
Fri, Jan 22 2010
Portrait of Carroll BakerCarroll Baker
Carroll Baker was
27 in The Big Country
as 'Patricia Terrill'.
Thu, May 28 1931
Portrait of Charlton HestonCharlton Heston
Charlton Heston was
34 in The Big Country
as 'Steve Leech'.
Thu, Oct 04 1923 –
Sat, Apr 05 2008
Portrait of Burl IvesBurl Ives
Burl Ives was
49 in The Big Country
as 'Rufus Hannassey'.
Mon, Jun 14 1909 –
Fri, Apr 14 1995
Portrait of Charles BickfordCharles Bickford
Charles Bickford was
67 in The Big Country
as 'Major Henry Terrill'.
Wed, Dec 31 1890 –
Thu, Nov 09 1967
Portrait of Alfonso BedoyaAlfonso Bedoya
Alfonso Bedoya would have been no older than
53 in The Big Country
as 'Ramón Guiteras'.
Sat, Apr 16 1904 –
Sun, Dec 15 1957
Portrait of Chuck ConnorsChuck Connors
Chuck Connors was
37 in The Big Country
as 'Buck Hannassey'.
Sun, Apr 10 1921 –
Tue, Nov 10 1992
Portrait of Chuck HaywardChuck Hayward
Chuck Hayward was
38 in The Big Country
as 'Rafe Hannassey'.
Tue, Jan 20 1920 –
Mon, Feb 23 1998
Portrait of Buff BradyBuff Brady
Buff Brady was
39 in The Big Country
as 'Dude Hannassey'.
Fri, Apr 18 1919 –
Thu, Apr 15 2004
Portrait of Jim BurkJim Burk
Jim Burk was
25 in The Big Country
as 'Blackie / Cracker Hannassey'.
Mon, Nov 14 1932 –
Tue, Mar 10 2009
Portrait of Dorothy AdamsDorothy Adams
Dorothy Adams was
58 in The Big Country
as 'Hannassey Woman'.
Sat, Jan 06 1900 –
Wed, Mar 16 1988
Portrait of Chuck RobersonChuck Roberson
Chuck Roberson was
39 in The Big Country
as 'Terrill Cowboy'.
Sat, May 10 1919 –
Wed, Jun 08 1988
Portrait of Bob MorganBob Morgan
Bob Morgan was
41 in The Big Country
as 'Terrill Cowboy'.
Tue, Nov 14 1916 –
Mon, Feb 22 1999
Portrait of John McKeeJohn McKee
John McKee was
41 in The Big Country
as 'Terrill Cowboy'.
Sat, Dec 30 1916 –
Sun, May 12 2013
Portrait of Slim TalbotSlim Talbot
Slim Talbot was
>> in The Big Country
as 'Terrill Cowboy'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roddy McDowallRoddy McDowall
Roddy McDowall was
30 in The Big Country
as 'Hannassey Watchman (uncredited)'.
Mon, Sep 17 1928 –
Sat, Oct 03 1998
Portrait of Richard AlexanderRichard Alexander
Richard Alexander was
55 in The Big Country
as 'Party Guest - Oceans (uncredited)'.
Wed, Nov 19 1902 –
Wed, Aug 09 1989
Portrait of Harry CheshireHarry Cheshire
Harry Cheshire was
67 in The Big Country
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 16 1891 –
Sun, Jun 16 1968
Portrait of Ralph SanfordRalph Sanford
Ralph Sanford was
59 in The Big Country
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 20 1899 –
Thu, Jun 20 1963
Portrait of William Hoehne Jr.William Hoehne Jr.
William Hoehne Jr. was
>> in The Big Country
as 'Lefty Hannassey cowhand (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald KerrDonald Kerr
Donald Kerr was
67 in The Big Country
as 'Liveryman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 04 1891 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Chuck HamiltonChuck Hamilton
Chuck Hamilton was
54 in The Big Country
as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 09 1903 –
Sun, Dec 24 1978

Crew

Portrait of William WylerWilliam Wyler
Director, Producer
William Wyler was
56 in The Big Country
Tue, Jul 01 1902 –
Mon, Jul 27 1981
Portrait of Franz PlanerFranz Planer
Director of Photography
Franz Planer was
64 in The Big Country
Thu, Mar 29 1894 –
Thu, Jan 10 1963
Portrait of Robert SwinkRobert Swink
Second Unit, Supervising Film Editor, Second Unit Director
Robert Swink was
40 in The Big Country
Mon, Jun 03 1918 –
Tue, Aug 15 2000
Portrait of John WatersJohn Waters
Second Unit Director
John Waters was
57 in The Big Country
Wed, Oct 31 1900 –
Wed, May 05 1965
Portrait of Ivan VolkmanIvan Volkman
Assistant Director
Ivan Volkman was
41 in The Big Country
Mon, Dec 04 1916 –
Tue, Oct 17 1972
Portrait of Ray Gosnell Jr.Ray Gosnell Jr.
Second Assistant Director
Ray Gosnell Jr. was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert TempletonRobert Templeton
Second Assistant Director
Robert Templeton was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert WilderRobert Wilder
Screenplay
Robert Wilder was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James R. WebbJames R. Webb
Screenplay
James R. Webb was
47 in The Big Country
Tue, Oct 04 1910 –
Fri, Sep 27 1974
Portrait of Sy BartlettSy Bartlett
Screenplay
Sy Bartlett was
58 in The Big Country
Tue, Jul 10 1900 –
Mon, May 29 1978
Portrait of Gregory PeckGregory Peck
Producer
Gregory Peck was
42 in The Big Country
Wed, Apr 05 1916 –
Thu, Jun 12 2003
Portrait of Robert WylerRobert Wyler
Adaptation, Associate Producer
Robert Wyler was
58 in The Big Country
Tue, Sep 25 1900 –
Sun, Jan 17 1971
Portrait of Robert BelcherRobert Belcher
Editor
Robert Belcher was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John FaureJohn Faure
Editor
John Faure was
42 in The Big Country
Tue, Dec 14 1915 –
Sun, Jul 07 1963
Portrait of Hal AshbyHal Ashby
Assistant Editor
Hal Ashby was
29 in The Big Country
Mon, Sep 02 1929 –
Tue, Dec 27 1988
Portrait of Del HarrisDel Harris
Sound Effects Editor
Del Harris was
55 in The Big Country
Fri, Mar 27 1903 –
Wed, Jul 10 1991
Portrait of Harry AlphinHarry Alphin
Sound Effects Editor
Harry Alphin was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerome MorossJerome Moross
Original Music Composer
Jerome Moross was
45 in The Big Country
Fri, Aug 01 1913 –
Mon, Jul 25 1983
Portrait of Slim PickensSlim Pickens
Stunts
Slim Pickens was
39 in The Big Country
Sat, Jun 28 1919 –
Thu, Dec 08 1983
Portrait of Chuck HaywardChuck Hayward
Stunts
Chuck Hayward was
38 in The Big Country
Tue, Jan 20 1920 –
Mon, Feb 23 1998
Portrait of Donald HamiltonDonald Hamilton
Novel
Donald Hamilton was
39 in The Big Country
Mon, Mar 24 1919 –
Mon, Nov 20 2006
Portrait of Chuck RobersonChuck Roberson
Stunts
Chuck Roberson was
39 in The Big Country
Sat, May 10 1919 –
Wed, Jun 08 1988
Portrait of Hal NeedhamHal Needham
Stunts
Hal Needham was
27 in The Big Country
Fri, Mar 06 1931 –
Fri, Oct 25 2013
Portrait of Jim BurkJim Burk
Stunts
Jim Burk was
25 in The Big Country
Mon, Nov 14 1932 –
Tue, Mar 10 2009
Portrait of Buff BradyBuff Brady
Stunts
Buff Brady was
39 in The Big Country
Fri, Apr 18 1919 –
Thu, Apr 15 2004
Portrait of Saul BassSaul Bass
Title Graphics
Saul Bass was
38 in The Big Country
Sat, May 08 1920 –
Thu, Apr 25 1996
Portrait of John McKeeJohn McKee
Stunts
John McKee was
41 in The Big Country
Sat, Dec 30 1916 –
Sun, May 12 2013
Portrait of Donna HallDonna Hall
Stunts
Donna Hall was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yvonne WoodYvonne Wood
Costume Design
Yvonne Wood was
44 in The Big Country
Sun, Sep 27 1914 –
Thu, Jan 14 1999
Portrait of Bob MorganBob Morgan
Stunts
Bob Morgan was
41 in The Big Country
Tue, Nov 14 1916 –
Mon, Feb 22 1999
Portrait of Gil GrauGil Grau
Orchestrator
Gil Grau was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joan St. OeggerJoan St. Oegger
Hairstylist
Joan St. Oegger was
50 in The Big Country
Mon, Jun 01 1908 –
Mon, Mar 22 1976
Portrait of Conrad SalingerConrad Salinger
Orchestrator
Conrad Salinger was
57 in The Big Country
Fri, Aug 30 1901 –
Sun, Jun 17 1962
Portrait of Edward G. BoyleEdward G. Boyle
Set Decoration
Edward G. Boyle was
59 in The Big Country
Mon, Jan 30 1899 –
Thu, Feb 17 1977
Portrait of Fred MandlFred Mandl
Camera Operator
Fred Mandl was
50 in The Big Country
Mon, Jul 13 1908 –
Thu, Feb 21 1985
Portrait of Alexander CourageAlexander Courage
Orchestrator
Alexander Courage was
38 in The Big Country
Wed, Dec 10 1919 –
Thu, May 15 2008
Portrait of Harry MaretHarry Maret
Makeup Artist
Harry Maret was
41 in The Big Country
Wed, Jul 04 1917 –
Sat, Jan 14 1989
Portrait of Bernard MayersBernard Mayers
Orchestrator
Bernard Mayers was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gale McGarryGale McGarry
Hairstylist
Gale McGarry was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sam FreedleSam Freedle
Script Supervisor
Sam Freedle was
38 in The Big Country
Sun, Jul 04 1920 –
Mon, Aug 21 2000
Portrait of Martha CrawfordMartha Crawford
Stunt Double
Martha Crawford was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry SundbyHarry Sundby
Gaffer
Harry Sundby was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert GaryRobert Gary
Script Supervisor
Robert Gary was
38 in The Big Country
Thu, Feb 26 1920 –
Mon, May 03 2010
Portrait of Slim TalbotSlim Talbot
Stunts
Slim Talbot was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dorothy WhitneyDorothy Whitney
Casting
Dorothy Whitney was
56 in The Big Country
Sun, Sep 14 1902 –
Thu, Jul 15 1982
Portrait of Roger Heman Sr.Roger Heman Sr.
Sound Recordist
Roger Heman Sr. was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jessamyn WestJessamyn West
Adaptation
Jessamyn West was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank HotalingFrank Hotaling
Art Direction
Frank Hotaling was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carey LeveretteCarey Leverette
Choreographer
Carey Leverette was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eddie GarvinEddie Garvin
Camera Operator
Eddie Garvin was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill BabcockBill Babcock
Stunts
Bill Babcock was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Neva RamesNeva Rames
Set Costumer
Neva Rames was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan GreenwayDan Greenway
Makeup Artist
Dan Greenway was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John K. KeanJohn K. Kean
Sound Recordist
John K. Kean was
40 in The Big Country
Sun, Sep 29 1918 –
Thu, Jan 27 2000
Portrait of Emile SantiagoEmile Santiago
Costume Design
Emile Santiago was
59 in The Big Country
Tue, Feb 21 1899 –
Fri, Jun 23 1995
Portrait of John LivesleyJohn Livesley
Key Grip
John Livesley was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al GonzalesAl Gonzales
Special Effects
Al Gonzales was
>> in The Big Country
Unknown Birthday