Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Big Country’: Big and Beautiful Western Epic Asks What Makes a Big Man

Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘The Big Country’: Big and Beautiful Western Epic Asks What Makes a Big Man
“The Big Country” opens with scenes of the seemingly endless vista. United Artists
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Passed | 2h 46min | Romance, Western | October 1958 (USA)

As an unabashed fan of one of the greatest American film directors, William Wyler, as well as classic Westerns, I’m a little ashamed to have never seen “The Big Country” before. Wyler’s Wild West opus directly preceded his sword and sandal historical epic “Ben-Hur,” headlined by actor Charlton Heston. Here, however, Heston appears in one of the few supporting roles he played in his life, with the spotlight going to lead Gregory Peck.

Ian Kane
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Ian Kane is an U.S. Army veteran, author, filmmaker, and actor. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
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