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Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 0027616091734 Format: NTSC Label: MGM (Video & DVD) Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD) Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD) Release Date: July 07, 1994 Running Time: 165 minutes Studio: MGM (Video & DVD) Theatrical Release Date: October 01, 1958 Sales Rank: 22202 Related Items: Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential video: William Wyler directed this epic Western, about the clash of East and West, intellect and action. Gregory Peck stars as a sea captain who moves way out West to marry Carroll Baker and become part of the ranch owned by her father (Charles Bickford). But he discovers that daddy's top hand (Charlton Heston) carries a torch for Baker and doesn't particularly like Peck stepping into his place. Peck also finds himself caught in the midst of a power struggle between Bickford and his surly neighbor, Burl Ives (and his reprehensibly bullying son, Chuck Connors). This long, sprawling tale works because its characters are played by movie stars who know how to command the big screen in a big story. --Marshall Fine Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A True ClassicFor those of you who have never seen The Big Country you are in for a treat. This film is the opposite of what has unfortunately become a trend nowadays: A lot of special effects and very little acting. You will not find any bells and whistles in the movie just great acting by some of the best actors of the time. Re-discover what western films were supposed to be. Rating: - A First-Rate Epic WesternOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood: From the Secret Files of Harry Pennypacker Cheyenne Warrior: The Original Screenplay with Author Commentary Shadow Watcher Nobody Drowns in Mineral Lake Although it has never gained the stature of classics like HIGH NOON or SHANE, THE BIG COUNTRY (1958) must be counted as one of the "great" westerns. William Wyler directed this sweeping drama, adapted by multiple writers from Donald Hamilton's novel, that is filled with ... Read More Rating: - One of my all time favorites -- portraying great valuesThis is truly another classic Western movie. What's so great about this one is that it highlights honor and dignity and other great values. It's not a macho type Western, but truly a great film. Great cast and great story. A bit long, but definitely worth watching. Rating:  - Inferior quality DVDI bought this movie because it ia my favorite western, however after watching it without any problems, it will no longer play. It was handled with the utmost care, no scratches, didn't touch surface, next time I inserted it, just would not load. All of my other DVD's work fine.The Big Country Rating: - Eastern gentleman tries to tame the wild westThere have been many fine reviews of this film already. Thus, I will largely confine my remarks to one of the themes of the film: the incompatabilities that most contributed to the breakup of marriage plans between Jim McKay (Gregory Peck) and Pat Terrill(Carroll Baker). But, first, I would like to point out that, although not hinted in the film, the feud between the Hannasseys and Terrills was likely rooted in ethnic and religious bigotry. Hannassey is an Irish name, whereas the Terrills were ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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