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The Big Country 1958

As Captain James McKay trades city life for the American West to marry Patricia Terrill, he's drawn into a bitter land-and-water feud between her family and the rough-riding Hannasseys. McKay's quest for peace is met with resistance from his fiancée and father-in-law, who refuse to compromise.

As Captain James McKay trades city life for the American West to marry Patricia Terrill, he's drawn into a bitter land-and-water feud between her family and the rough-riding Hannasseys. McKay's quest for peace is met with resistance from his fiancée and father-in-law, who refuse to compromise.

Does The Big Country have end credit scenes?

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The Big Country does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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61

Metascore

7.6

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Awards & Nominations for The Big Country

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13th British Academy Film Awards 1960

Nomination

Best Film

The 31st Academy Awards 1959

Burl Ives
Win

Actor in a Supporting Role

Burl Ives
Nomination

Music (Music Score of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture)

16th Golden Globe Awards 1959

Burl Ives
Win

Best Supporting Actor

Burl Ives

11th Directors Guild of America Awards 1958

William Wyler
Nomination

Feature Film

William Wyler

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