The big country
(Blu-ray)
Contributors
Wyler, William, 1902-1981 film director,
Webb, James R., screenwriter.
Bartlett, Sy, 1900-1978 screenwriter.
Wilder, Robert, 1901-1974, screenwriter.
West, Jessamyn screenwriter.
Webb, James R., screenwriter.
Bartlett, Sy, 1900-1978 screenwriter.
Wilder, Robert, 1901-1974, screenwriter.
West, Jessamyn screenwriter.
Published
[New York, N.Y.] : Kino Lorber, [2017?].
Format
Blu-ray
Physical Desc
1 Blu-ray (166 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Lawson McGhee Library - Westerns - Media collection
BLU-RAY WESTERN BIG
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BLU-RAY WESTERN BIG
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lawson McGhee Library - Westerns - Media collection | BLU-RAY WESTERN BIG | On Shelf |
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Published
[New York, N.Y.] : Kino Lorber, [2017?].
Language
English
UPC
39015100671406, 738329214708
Notes
General Note
Based on the novel by Donald Hamilton.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1958.
General Note
Wide screen (2.35:1).
General Note
Special features: audio commentary by film historian Sir Christopher Frayling ; Directed by William Wyler: 60-minute documentary; Wyler doc outtakes wiht Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston and Billy Wiler; interviews with Cecilia Peck, Carey Peck and Tony Peck; interview with Fraser C. Heston; interview with Catherine Wyler; Fun in the Country: featurette; Larry Cohen on Chuck Connors; two animated image galleries; original theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Franz Planer ; editors, Robert Belcher, John Faure ; music, Jerome Moross ; costume designers, Emile Santiago, Yvonne Wood.
Participants/Performers
Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives, Charles Bickford, Chuck Connors, Alfonso Bedoya.
Description
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.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
Blu-ray; 1920 x 1080p; DTS; Region A; requires Blu-ray player.
Language
In English; with English subtitles.
Awards
Academy Awards, 1959: Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Burl Ives).
Awards
Golden Globes, 1959: Best Supporting Actor (Burl Ives).
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Wyler, W., Webb, J. R., Bartlett, S., Wilder, R., West, J., Wyler, R., Peck, G., Simmons, J., Baker, C., Heston, C., Ives, B., Bickford, C., Connors, C., Bedoyda, A., Planer, F. E., Belcher, R., Faure, J. D., Moross, J., Santiago, E., Wood, Y., Frayling, C., Peck, C., Peck, C., Peck, T., Cohen, L., & Hamilton, D. (2017). The big country . Kino Lorber.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)William Wyler et al.. 2017. The Big Country. Kino Lorber.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)William Wyler et al.. The Big Country Kino Lorber, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Wyler, William, et al. The Big Country Kino Lorber, 2017.
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