--- product_id: 64535265 title: "The Big Country" price: "€ 23.01" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/64535265-the-big-country store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # The Big Country **Price:** € 23.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Big Country - **How much does it cost?** € 23.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/64535265-the-big-country) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Gregory Peck and Carroll Baker star in this classic Western based on the novel by Donald Hamilton. When sea captain Jim McKay (Peck) forgoes a life on the ocean waves and travels west to claim his bride Patricia Terrill (Baker), he finds more trouble than he bargained for. The Terrill family are embroiled in a bitter feud over water rights with a rival clan headed by Rufus Hannassey (Burl Ives). Both parties want access to land which belongs to Julie Maragon (Jean Simmons), and as their squabbling escalates, Jim and Julie find themselves caught up in the middle, doing their best to calm things down. Review: The Big Country - an overlooked classic - This is an unreservedly great film, in so many respects. Previous reviewers have made good points about it that need no repetition from me. What intrigues me is that The Big Country is a neglected piece of cinema (I think the Radio Times Film Guide makes this very point). It shows what an astonishingly good actor the late Gregory Peck was, a master of quiet understatement and dignity. I believe he was a co-producer of the movie, so it was something of a labour of love. Whether you view it as an allegory of the Cold War, i.e. the pointlessly destructive head-to-head belligerence of two giant opponents, or you see it as a a cracking good western, you can't be disappointed. I think what intrigues and impresses me above all is that the style of the film doesn't date at all. It looks as if it could have been made last year, not nearly fifty years ago, and in fact looks better than slightly later Western classics such as The Magnificent Seven. It just has a fresh feel about it and is one of very few films that I could watch over and over again (if I had the time..!|). There is subtlety and nuance in every frame and the pace doesn't flag. The plot is clever and not stereotyped. Oh yes, and Jerome Moross' fabulous music score is unforgettable. And the cinematography. Oh well, everything about it really. Fantastic film. Watch. Enjoy. Review: A big favorite. - This has long been one of my favourite films. I had a copy for many years which unfortunately went AWOL so I have just re-bought it. How I love it. For me it is one of the ultimate epics. The music starts just before the opening credits and sweeps through the whole film. Wonderful wide open country with the sun always shining. But nobody sweats and although dust clouds are raised everything is always spotlessly clean. A large cast of experienced actors. Young Gregory Peck extremely handsome, and young Charlton Heston sultry and menacing. Burl Ives gives a commanding performance. The first time we see him a back view head and shoulders shot against the colourful ball scene at his rival's house. It is a classic story of the hatred of two old men: young love, property and power in the wild west. It has been around for a long time so I am sure everyone who wants to see it has seen it but here are a few lines from me, for what they are worth. Oh yes and of course the lovers ride off together in the end, not into the sunset but to a viewpoint overlooking the panorama of the amazing rolling countryside, and presumably live happily ever after. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00005J9P6 | | Actors | Burl Ives, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons | | Aspect Ratio | 16:9 - 2.35:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | 4,425 in DVD & Blu-ray ( See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray ) 80 in Western (DVD & Blu-ray) 140 in Military & War (DVD & Blu-ray) 221 in Romance (DVD & Blu-ray) | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,315) | | Director | William Wyler | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 16110DVD | | Language | English, French, Italian, Spanish | | Media Format | PAL | | Number of discs | 1 | | Package Dimensions | 18.03 x 13.76 x 1.48 cm; 80 g | | Producers | Gregory Peck, William Wyler | | Rated | Parental Guidance | | Release date | 17 April 2019 | | Run time | 2 hours and 40 minutes | | Studio | Walt Disney Studios HE | | Subtitles: | Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish | | Writers | James R. Webb, Jessamyn West, Robert Wyler, Sy Bartlett | ## Product Details - **Format:** PAL - **Genre:** Military & War - **Language:** English, French, Italian, Spanish - **Runtime:** 2 hours and 40 minutes ## Images ![The Big Country - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MC9XXc6-L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Big Country - an overlooked classic *by S***C on 8 June 2007* This is an unreservedly great film, in so many respects. Previous reviewers have made good points about it that need no repetition from me. What intrigues me is that The Big Country is a neglected piece of cinema (I think the Radio Times Film Guide makes this very point). It shows what an astonishingly good actor the late Gregory Peck was, a master of quiet understatement and dignity. I believe he was a co-producer of the movie, so it was something of a labour of love. Whether you view it as an allegory of the Cold War, i.e. the pointlessly destructive head-to-head belligerence of two giant opponents, or you see it as a a cracking good western, you can't be disappointed. I think what intrigues and impresses me above all is that the style of the film doesn't date at all. It looks as if it could have been made last year, not nearly fifty years ago, and in fact looks better than slightly later Western classics such as The Magnificent Seven. It just has a fresh feel about it and is one of very few films that I could watch over and over again (if I had the time..!|). There is subtlety and nuance in every frame and the pace doesn't flag. The plot is clever and not stereotyped. Oh yes, and Jerome Moross' fabulous music score is unforgettable. And the cinematography. Oh well, everything about it really. Fantastic film. Watch. Enjoy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A big favorite. *by S***N on 8 February 2015* This has long been one of my favourite films. I had a copy for many years which unfortunately went AWOL so I have just re-bought it. How I love it. For me it is one of the ultimate epics. The music starts just before the opening credits and sweeps through the whole film. Wonderful wide open country with the sun always shining. But nobody sweats and although dust clouds are raised everything is always spotlessly clean. A large cast of experienced actors. Young Gregory Peck extremely handsome, and young Charlton Heston sultry and menacing. Burl Ives gives a commanding performance. The first time we see him a back view head and shoulders shot against the colourful ball scene at his rival's house. It is a classic story of the hatred of two old men: young love, property and power in the wild west. It has been around for a long time so I am sure everyone who wants to see it has seen it but here are a few lines from me, for what they are worth. Oh yes and of course the lovers ride off together in the end, not into the sunset but to a viewpoint overlooking the panorama of the amazing rolling countryside, and presumably live happily ever after. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great *by M***S on 6 September 2025* excellent quality worked a treat delivered on time. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/64535265-the-big-country](https://www.desertcart.de/products/64535265-the-big-country) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*