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The Big Country

  • September 30, 1958
  • 166 min.
  • Drama, Western, Romance
  • United States
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.

Original title: The Big Country

3

nominations

33%

winning rate

1

win

British Academy Film Awards #13 - 1960

Award People Status
Best Picture

Academy Awards #31 - 1959

Award People Status
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Burl Ives Winner
Best Original Score Jerome Moross

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