Review of The Big Country (1958) by Veena H — 29 Oct 2007

Greagory Peck is great in this.. Good character development, and sweeping cinematography..

This review of The Big Country (1958) was written by Veena H on 29 Oct 2007.

The Big Country has generally received very positive reviews.

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