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
66 years ago
Genres: Drama, Western, Romance
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Cast

Portrait of Gregory PeckGregory Peck. Gregory Peck was 42 in The Big Country as 'James McKay'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 05 1916 –
Died: Thu, Jun 12 2003
Portrait of Jean SimmonsJean Simmons. Jean Simmons was 29 in The Big Country as 'Julie Maragon'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 31 1929 –
Died: Fri, Jan 22 2010
Portrait of Carroll BakerCarroll Baker. Carroll Baker was 27 in The Big Country as 'Patricia Terrill'.
Birthday: Thu, May 28 1931
Portrait of Charlton HestonCharlton Heston. Charlton Heston was 34 in The Big Country as 'Steve Leech'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 04 1923 –
Died: Sat, Apr 05 2008
Portrait of Burl IvesBurl Ives. Burl Ives was 49 in The Big Country as 'Rufus Hannassey'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 14 1909 –
Died: Fri, Apr 14 1995
Portrait of Charles BickfordCharles Bickford. Charles Bickford was 67 in The Big Country as 'Major Henry Terrill'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 31 1890 –
Died: 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'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 16 1904 –
Died: Sun, Dec 15 1957
Portrait of Chuck ConnorsChuck Connors. Chuck Connors was 37 in The Big Country as 'Buck Hannassey'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 10 1921 –
Died: Tue, Nov 10 1992
Portrait of Chuck HaywardChuck Hayward. Chuck Hayward was 38 in The Big Country as 'Rafe Hannassey'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 20 1920 –
Died: Mon, Feb 23 1998
Portrait of Buff BradyBuff Brady. Buff Brady was 39 in The Big Country as 'Dude Hannassey'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 18 1919 –
Died: Thu, Apr 15 2004
Portrait of Jim BurkJim Burk. Jim Burk was 25 in The Big Country as 'Blackie / Cracker Hannassey'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 14 1932 –
Died: Tue, Mar 10 2009
Portrait of Dorothy AdamsDorothy Adams. Dorothy Adams was 58 in The Big Country as 'Hannassey Woman'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 06 1900 –
Died: Wed, Mar 16 1988
Portrait of Chuck RobersonChuck Roberson. Chuck Roberson was 39 in The Big Country as 'Terrill Cowboy'.
Birthday: Sat, May 10 1919 –
Died: Wed, Jun 08 1988
Portrait of Bob MorganBob Morgan. Bob Morgan was 41 in The Big Country as 'Terrill Cowboy'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 14 1916 –
Died: Mon, Feb 22 1999
Portrait of John McKeeJohn McKee. John McKee was 41 in The Big Country as 'Terrill Cowboy'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 30 1916 –
Died: Sun, May 12 2013
Portrait of Slim TalbotSlim Talbot. Slim Talbot was >> in The Big Country as 'Terrill Cowboy'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roddy McDowallRoddy McDowall. Roddy McDowall was 30 in The Big Country as 'Hannassey Watchman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 17 1928 –
Died: Sat, Oct 03 1998
Portrait of Richard AlexanderRichard Alexander. Richard Alexander was 55 in The Big Country as 'Party Guest - Oceans (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 19 1902 –
Died: Wed, Aug 09 1989
Portrait of Harry CheshireHarry Cheshire. Harry Cheshire was 67 in The Big Country as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 16 1891 –
Died: Sun, Jun 16 1968
Portrait of Ralph SanfordRalph Sanford. Ralph Sanford was 59 in The Big Country as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, May 20 1899 –
Died: 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)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald KerrDonald Kerr. Donald Kerr was 67 in The Big Country as 'Liveryman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 04 1891 –
Died: Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Chuck HamiltonChuck Hamilton. Chuck Hamilton was 54 in The Big Country as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 09 1903 –
Died: Sun, Dec 24 1978

Crew

Portrait of William WylerWilliam Wyler. William Wyler was 56 in The Big Country as 'Director, Producer'
Birthday: Tue, Jul 01 1902 –
Died: Mon, Jul 27 1981
Portrait of Franz PlanerFranz Planer. Franz Planer was 64 in The Big Country as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 29 1894 –
Died: Thu, Jan 10 1963
Portrait of Ivan VolkmanIvan Volkman. Ivan Volkman was 41 in The Big Country as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 04 1916 –
Died: Tue, Oct 17 1972
Portrait of Robert SwinkRobert Swink. Robert Swink was 40 in The Big Country as 'Second Unit, Supervising Film Editor, Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 03 1918 –
Died: Tue, Aug 15 2000
Portrait of Ray Gosnell Jr.Ray Gosnell Jr.. Ray Gosnell Jr. was >> in The Big Country as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert TempletonRobert Templeton. Robert Templeton was >> in The Big Country as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John WatersJohn Waters. John Waters was 64 in The Big Country as 'Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Tue, Oct 31 1893 –
Died: Wed, May 05 1965
Portrait of James R. WebbJames R. Webb. James R. Webb was 47 in The Big Country as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Tue, Oct 04 1910 –
Died: Fri, Sep 27 1974
Portrait of Sy BartlettSy Bartlett. Sy Bartlett was 58 in The Big Country as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Tue, Jul 10 1900 –
Died: Mon, May 29 1978
Portrait of Robert WilderRobert Wilder. Robert Wilder was >> in The Big Country as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gregory PeckGregory Peck. Gregory Peck was 42 in The Big Country as 'Producer'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 05 1916 –
Died: Thu, Jun 12 2003
Portrait of Robert WylerRobert Wyler. Robert Wyler was 58 in The Big Country as 'Adaptation, Associate Producer'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 25 1900 –
Died: Sun, Jan 17 1971
Portrait of Robert BelcherRobert Belcher. Robert Belcher was >> in The Big Country as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John FaureJohn Faure. John Faure was 42 in The Big Country as 'Editor'
Birthday: Tue, Dec 14 1915 –
Died: Sun, Jul 07 1963
Portrait of Del HarrisDel Harris. Del Harris was 55 in The Big Country as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Fri, Mar 27 1903 –
Died: Wed, Jul 10 1991
Portrait of Hal AshbyHal Ashby. Hal Ashby was 29 in The Big Country as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Mon, Sep 02 1929 –
Died: Tue, Dec 27 1988
Portrait of Harry AlphinHarry Alphin. Harry Alphin was >> in The Big Country as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerome MorossJerome Moross. Jerome Moross was 45 in The Big Country as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 01 1913 –
Died: Mon, Jul 25 1983
Portrait of Roger Heman Sr.Roger Heman Sr.. Roger Heman Sr. was 60 in The Big Country as 'Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Sun, Feb 27 1898 –
Died: Fri, Mar 14 1969
Portrait of Saul BassSaul Bass. Saul Bass was 38 in The Big Country as 'Title Graphics'
Birthday: Sat, May 08 1920 –
Died: Thu, Apr 25 1996
Portrait of Chuck RobersonChuck Roberson. Chuck Roberson was 39 in The Big Country as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, May 10 1919 –
Died: Wed, Jun 08 1988
Portrait of John McKeeJohn McKee. John McKee was 41 in The Big Country as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Dec 30 1916 –
Died: Sun, May 12 2013
Portrait of Hal NeedhamHal Needham. Hal Needham was 27 in The Big Country as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Fri, Mar 06 1931 –
Died: Fri, Oct 25 2013
Portrait of Joan St. OeggerJoan St. Oegger. Joan St. Oegger was 50 in The Big Country as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 01 1908 –
Died: Mon, Mar 22 1976
Portrait of Slim PickensSlim Pickens. Slim Pickens was 39 in The Big Country as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Jun 28 1919 –
Died: Thu, Dec 08 1983
Portrait of Bernard MayersBernard Mayers. Bernard Mayers was >> in The Big Country as 'Orchestrator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John K. KeanJohn K. Kean. John K. Kean was 40 in The Big Country as 'Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 29 1918 –
Died: Thu, Jan 27 2000
Portrait of Gale McGarryGale McGarry. Gale McGarry was >> in The Big Country as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank HotalingFrank Hotaling. Frank Hotaling was >> in The Big Country as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Yvonne WoodYvonne Wood. Yvonne Wood was 44 in The Big Country as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 27 1914 –
Died: Thu, Jan 14 1999
Portrait of Bob MorganBob Morgan. Bob Morgan was 41 in The Big Country as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 14 1916 –
Died: Mon, Feb 22 1999
Portrait of Jim BurkJim Burk. Jim Burk was 25 in The Big Country as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Nov 14 1932 –
Died: Tue, Mar 10 2009
Portrait of Edward G. BoyleEdward G. Boyle. Edward G. Boyle was 59 in The Big Country as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 30 1899 –
Died: Thu, Feb 17 1977
Portrait of Chuck HaywardChuck Hayward. Chuck Hayward was 38 in The Big Country as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 20 1920 –
Died: Mon, Feb 23 1998
Portrait of Donna HallDonna Hall. Donna Hall was >> in The Big Country as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sam FreedleSam Freedle. Sam Freedle was 38 in The Big Country as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Sun, Jul 04 1920 –
Died: Mon, Aug 21 2000
Portrait of Martha CrawfordMartha Crawford. Martha Crawford was >> in The Big Country as 'Stunt Double'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fred MandlFred Mandl. Fred Mandl was 50 in The Big Country as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 13 1908 –
Died: Thu, Feb 21 1985
Portrait of Slim TalbotSlim Talbot. Slim Talbot was >> in The Big Country as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Carey LeveretteCarey Leverette. Carey Leverette was >> in The Big Country as 'Choreographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Buff BradyBuff Brady. Buff Brady was 39 in The Big Country as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 18 1919 –
Died: Thu, Apr 15 2004
Portrait of Neva RamesNeva Rames. Neva Rames was >> in The Big Country as 'Set Costumer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry SundbyHarry Sundby. Harry Sundby was >> in The Big Country as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John LivesleyJohn Livesley. John Livesley was >> in The Big Country as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry MaretHarry Maret. Harry Maret was 41 in The Big Country as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Wed, Jul 04 1917 –
Died: Sat, Jan 14 1989
Portrait of Emile SantiagoEmile Santiago. Emile Santiago was 59 in The Big Country as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Tue, Feb 21 1899 –
Died: Fri, Jun 23 1995
Portrait of Bill BabcockBill Babcock. Bill Babcock was >> in The Big Country as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jessamyn WestJessamyn West. Jessamyn West was >> in The Big Country as 'Adaptation'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dorothy WhitneyDorothy Whitney. Dorothy Whitney was 24 in The Big Country as 'Casting'
Birthday: Tue, Oct 31 1933 –
Died: Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Gil GrauGil Grau. Gil Grau was >> in The Big Country as 'Orchestrator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al GonzalesAl Gonzales. Al Gonzales was >> in The Big Country as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Conrad SalingerConrad Salinger. Conrad Salinger was 57 in The Big Country as 'Orchestrator'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 30 1901 –
Died: Sun, Jun 17 1962
Portrait of Donald HamiltonDonald Hamilton. Donald Hamilton was 39 in The Big Country as 'Novel'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 24 1919 –
Died: Mon, Nov 20 2006
Portrait of Alexander CourageAlexander Courage. Alexander Courage was 38 in The Big Country as 'Orchestrator'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 10 1919 –
Died: Thu, May 15 2008
Portrait of Eddie GarvinEddie Garvin. Eddie Garvin was >> in The Big Country as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dan GreenwayDan Greenway. Dan Greenway was >> in The Big Country as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert GaryRobert Gary. Robert Gary was 38 in The Big Country as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Thu, Feb 26 1920 –
Died: Mon, May 03 2010