Movie · 166 min · drm, rma, wsn
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.
Where to watch The Big Country
Available on 2 platforms across 1 countries.
Chart positions today
Currently charting in 1 countries, best placed at #683 in South Korea.
- South Korea #683
Chart history
The Big Country has spent 0 days in a top 3, 0 days in a top 10 and 5 days in a top 100 across the markets we track. Its best position anywhere is #38.
Cast
Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives, Charles Bickford, Alfonso Bedoya, Chuck Connors, Chuck Hayward, Buff Brady, Jim Burk, Dorothy Adams, Chuck Roberson, Bob Morgan, John McKee, Slim Talbot, Roddy McDowall, Richard Alexander
Crew
William Wyler (producer), Robert Wilder (screenplay), Sy Bartlett (screenplay), James R. Webb (screenplay), William Wyler (director), Gregory Peck (producer)
Awards
1 wins from 3 nominations.
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor 1959 — won
- Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score 1959 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor 1959 — nominated