The Big Land

1957 | 92 minutes | 6.2 ★ (16)

The Big Land
  • Overview

    Back home in Texas following the Civil War, former Confederate officer Chad Morgan (Alan Ladd) leads a cattle drive to Missouri, assuring fellow ranchers that their stock will bring $10 a head at auction. Instead, ruthless cattle baron Brog (Anthony Caruso) has scared off all competition and offers much less.

  • Release Date

    01 March 1957

  • DirectingGordon Douglas
  • Budget

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  • Revenue

    $0.00

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