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The Big Country

1958, Movie, NR, 166 mins

The Big Country: Review

A huge, sprawling western with just about everything: brilliant photography, superb music, an intelligent script, and excellent performances, including one from Heston that is one of the best of his career. Wyler was so taken by Heston that he starred him in his next film, BEN HUR, and Heston walked away with an Oscar. THE BIG COUNTRY didn't do as well in the Academy Awards as many expected. Ives took the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and Moross secured a nomination for th... read more leave a comment

The Big Country: Cast & Details

Year: 1958
Rated NR

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Cast
Gregory Peck: James McKay
Jean Simmons: Julie Maragon
Carroll Baker: Patricia Terrill
Charlton Heston: Steve Leech
Burl Ives: Rufus Hannassey
Charles Bickford: Maj. Henry Terrill

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