The Big Country (1958)
Parental guidance recommended
| Director: | William Wyler |
| Actors: | Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Chuck Connors, Carroll Baker, Charles Bickford, Jean Simmons, Burl Ives, Alfonso Bedoya |
One of Hollywood's greatest directors teams with a cast of incredible screen legends for this bold, sweeping tale of a ship's captain who ventures west to find a hotbed of jealousy, hatred and dangerous rivalries. As the reluctant hero is thrust into the maelstrom, he must summon all of his resolve to save not only his own life, but also the life of the woman he loves.
Four time Academy-Award winner William Wyler directs this action-packed adventure that triumphs as "a work of art" (Motion Picture Herald). Starring Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons, Chuck Connors and Burl Ives (in an Oscar-winning performance), this magnificently entertaining epic will take your breath away with unbridled suspense, exhilarating excitement and explosive drama on a grand scale.
| Status: | LongWait |
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| Run time: | 95mins |
| Origin: | UNITED STATES |
| Aspect Ratio: | 2.35:1 |
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Member Reviews (11)
11 Member
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Matthew
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This is an excellent movie. Even my wife who doesn't like westerns enjoyed this movie.
Chris K
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I recommend this to anyone who enjoys westerns, an excellant movie.
ROBERT
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A big, long western of the old school, with big stars, good plot, good characterisations and wonderful cinematography. Gregory Peck plays the unsterstated hero, likeable and dependable. Charlton Heston, his rival in the romance stakes, gets nastier as the film progresses then seems to find some decency and redeemable qualities at the end. For me though, the standout performance was Burl Ives, commanding every scene he was in with his big, tough persona and booming voice. It builds decent tension and works nicely to its climax. If you want to watch an older, handsome western film with good values, this is worth it.
Peter D.
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my favorite western, Rufus Hannassey (Burl Ives), Buck Hannassey (Chuck Conners) and Steve Leach (Charleton Heston) were my favorite characters.
Nigel W.
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A Western where the 'stranger' who comes to town does not clean it up by the barrel of a gun. Also has some mythic overtones like the father who kills his son and the battle to the death of the two godlike land barons. Interesting if not a little overlong.
Linda R.
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this is an excellent film of very high standard, both diectional and selection of cast. it is the best western movie ever put together. the music is superb and fits every sequence of the film admirably. I have seen this film dozens of times and on each occasion the film is as though i am seeing it for the very first time
Piya A.
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An intelligent western.
Paul Quartermaine
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Loretta Daugalis
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A great classic. The moral dilemma posed and the way it is resolved is particularly relevant to our times.
Dean Mcgorman
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Exceptional western, love the story line, acting and action, well worth the wait.