Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the vast expanse of the West to marry fiancée Pat Terrill. McKay is a man whose values and approach to life are a mystery to the ranchers and ranch foreman Steve Leech takes an immediate dislike to him. Pat is spoiled, selfish and controlled by her wealthy father, Major Henry Terrill. The Major is involved in a ruthless civil war, over watering rights for cattle, with a rough hewn clan led by Rufus Hannassey. The land in question is owned by Julie Maragon and both Terrill and Hannassey want it..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 165 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Western, Romance
✓ Stars: Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives
✓ Director: Alexander Courage, Franz Planer, Dorothy Whitney, Edward G. Boyle, Hal Ashby
The The Big Country (1958) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The The Big Country (1958) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
The Big Country (1958) is staring with Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Alexander Courage, Franz Planer, Dorothy Whitney, Edward G. Boyle, Hal Ashby juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.