The Big Country

Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!

Plot Summary

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.

7.6 /10

1958

US

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