The Big Country 1958
“Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!”
What is The Big Country?
The Big Country is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama, Western, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 167 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 13, 1958
- Studios
- United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Western, Romance
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Overview
The Big Country is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama, Western, Romance. Produced and broadcast by United Artists, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A retired sea captain lands in the Old West and gets caught in a deadly land feud.”
- Rich period setting of the American frontier
- Tension-filled feud over valuable land
- Strong romantic subplot
- At nearly three hours, the film’s pace can feel leisurely
Watch it if you enjoy expansive Western dramas with romantic entanglements and land‑owner conflicts.
The film features classic Western violence and adult romantic themes, suitable for mature audiences.
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Who is the protagonist of the film?
The story follows retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay.
When and where is the story set?
It takes place in the Old West during the frontier era.
What is the central conflict?
A feud erupts between Major Terrill’s family and the lawless Hannasseys over a valuable patch of land.
What genres does the film blend?
It combines drama, Western, and romance elements.
How long does the film run?
The runtime is approximately two hours and forty‑seven minutes.
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