The Big Country

The Big Country

15.9. 20:00
ČT2
170 minutes
1958
Drama / Romantic / Western

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.

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1958
Drama / Romantic / Western

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.

Creators

William Wyler

Cast

Charlton Heston, Chuck Hayward, Chuck Hamilton, Jim Burk, Dorothy Adams, Donald Kerr, Chuck Roberson, Richard Alexander, Carroll Baker, Roddy McDowall, John McKee, Buff Brady, William Hoehne Jr., Chuck Connors, Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Burl Ives, Charles Bickford, Alfonso Bedoya, Bob Morgan, Slim Talbot, Harry Cheshire, Ralph Sanford