The Big Country

1958 · 166 MIN · IMDB 7.9 · 22,273 VOTES · DIR. William Wyler

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,328 lines

A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE

00:03:15 For those that are gonna go on, one hour to eat, folks
00:07:45 Well, what do you think of him?
00:15:20 I didn't want to let it get serious.
00:20:31 - Morning. - Howdy.
00:25:13 And offers a man the same challenge.
00:28:33 No, I think perhaps Jim would rather be with you.
00:37:42 Ramón.
00:49:22 Rope him and hogtie him, Henry.
00:54:47 Almost?
01:01:30 Before you was born, I did.
01:06:33 I'll even get up a search party and go find your wanderin' boy for ya.
01:13:41 The boat got the man, but the sharks got the legs.
01:18:10 Pat always did love this place.
01:24:00 You aren't going to prove anything with me, Leech. Get this through your head.
01:38:13 All right, let's spread out along the river. Let's go!
01:42:21 Buck Hannassey beats him up on the road and he refuses to do anything about it.
01:47:16 How can you change your mind after one silly misunderstanding?
01:52:04 I need you so terribly!
01:57:06 maybe you wouldn't mind to smooth 'em off a little bit, huh?
02:06:03 Now don't get lost.
02:13:30 if that's what you mean.
02:18:31 Well, don't just stand there! Go!
02:22:53 I've been alone before.
02:35:00 Here I come, Hannassey!

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,328
Dialogue density8.0 lines / min
First line00:03:15
Final line02:35:00

Production Record

DirectorWilliam Wyler
LanguageEnglish
Revenue$3,500,000
IMDb votes22,273