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The Big Country poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 80.1 / 100
1958·Drama / Romance / Western·2h 46m

THE BIG COUNTRY

“Big they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!”

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.

Above the Line
William Wyler·DirectorJames R. Webb·ScreenplaySy Bartlett·ScreenplayFranz Planer·Director of PhotographyJerome Moross·Original Music ComposerRobert Belcher·Editor
Cast
Gregory Peck·James McKayJean Simmons·Julie MaragonCarroll Baker·Patricia TerrillCharlton Heston·Steve LeechBurl Ives·Rufus HannasseyCharles Bickford·Major Henry TerrillAlfonso Bedoya·Ramón GuiterasChuck Connors·Buck HannasseyChuck Hayward·Rafe HannasseyBuff Brady·Dude Hannassey
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
William Wyler·Director
Writing· 3
James R. Webb·ScreenplaySy Bartlett·ScreenplayRobert Wilder·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Franz Planer·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Robert Belcher·EditorJohn Faure·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Jerome Moross·Original Music Composer
Production· 2
Gregory Peck·ProducerWilliam Wyler·Producer
By the Numbers
80.1
OF 100
Master Score
7.9
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$4M
Worldwide Gross
1
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FF6600
#000000
#FFFF00
Mood
Epic, Dramatic, Western
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Graphic Design

“The poster features a vibrant orange background with five rectangular, vertically stacked portraits of individuals in black and white, resembling film frames, a”

westerndrama
Key Elements
Five Portrait FramesSunHorsemen SilhouettesLandscape Silhouette
Atmosphere
Vibrant, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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