The big country / screenplay by James R, Webb, Sy Bartlett and Robert Wilder ; produced by William Wyler and Gregory Peck ; directed by William Wyler ; an Anthony-Worldwide production.
Publisher:
Kino Lorber,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
2 videodiscs (166 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Title from container. Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Burl Ives, Charles Bickford, Chuck Connors. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1958. Based on the novel by Donald Hamilton. Anamorphic wide screen (2.35:1). Special features: audio commentary by film historian Sir Christopher Frayling; directed by William Wyler--60 minute documentary; Wyler Doc outtakes w/ Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston and Billy Wilder; interviews; Fun in the country--featurette; Larry Cohen on Chuck Connors; two animated image galleries; original theatrical trailer; TV spot.
Summary:
The bold, sweeping tale of a ship's captain who ventures west to find a hotbed of jealousy, hatred and dangerous rivalries. As the reluctant hero is thrust into the maelstrom, he must summon all of his resolve to save not only his own life, but also the life of the woman he loves.
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