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Retiring to the American West to marry his fiancée, Patricia Terrill (Carroll Baker), Captain James McKay (Gregory Peck) enters a land-and-water feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill (Charles Bickford), and the rough and lawless Hannassey family, led by Rufus (Burl Ives). McKay prefers peace between himself and the Hannasseys, who repeatedly attempt to provoke violence. But his steadfast demeanor only angers his fiancé and Major Terrill, who won't settle for truces.

Western · 1958 · 2 hr 45 min
Director William Wyler

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Retiring to the American West to marry his fiancée, Patricia Terrill (Carroll Baker), Captain James McKay (Gregory Peck) enters a land-and-water feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill (Charles Bickford), and the rough and lawless Hannassey family, led by Rufus (Burl Ives). McKay prefers peace between himself and the Hannasseys, who repeatedly attempt to provoke violence. But his steadfast demeanor only angers his fiancé and Major Terrill, who won't settle for truces.

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Studio
MGM
Released
1958
Run Time
2 hr 45 min
Rated
A
Region of Origin
United States
© 1958 Estate of Gregory Peck and the Estate of William Wyler. All rights reserved

Languages

Original Audio
English, Spanish
Audio
English (United States) (AAC)
Subtitles
English (CC), English (United States) , and 12 more...

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Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.