The Resource The big country, screenplay by James R, Webb, Sy Bartlett and Robert Wilder ; adaptation by Jassamyn West and Robert Wyler ; produced by William Wyler and Gregory Peck ; directed by William Wyler ; an Anthony-Worldwide production

The big country, screenplay by James R, Webb, Sy Bartlett and Robert Wilder ; adaptation by Jassamyn West and Robert Wyler ; produced by William Wyler and Gregory Peck ; directed by William Wyler ; an Anthony-Worldwide production

Label
The big country
Title
The big country
Statement of responsibility
screenplay by James R, Webb, Sy Bartlett and Robert Wilder ; adaptation by Jassamyn West and Robert Wyler ; produced by William Wyler and Gregory Peck ; directed by William Wyler ; an Anthony-Worldwide production
Contributor
Actor
Adapter
Film director
Film producer
Publisher
Screenwriter
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
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
Member of
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director, William Wyler
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
Rating: Not rated
Language note
English dialogue; English subtitles
LC call number
PN1997
LC item number
.B54 2018
PerformerNote
Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Burl Ives, Charles Bickford, Chuck Connors
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1916-2003
  • 1902-1981
  • 1900-1978
  • 1901-1974
  • 1900-1971
  • 1929-2010
  • 1931-
  • 1916-2006
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Peck, Gregory
  • Wyler, William
  • Webb, James R.
  • Bartlett, Sy
  • Wilder, Robert
  • West, Jessamyn
  • Wyler, Robert
  • Simmons, Jean
  • Baker, Carroll
  • Heston, Charlton
  • Hamilton, Donald
  • Kino Lorber, Inc
Runtime
166
Series statement
KL Studio classics
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Hamilton, Donald
  • Hamilton, Donald
  • Ship captains
  • Vendetta
  • Ship captains
  • Vendetta
  • West (U.S.)
  • West United States
Technique
live action
Label
The big country, screenplay by James R, Webb, Sy Bartlett and Robert Wilder ; adaptation by Jassamyn West and Robert Wyler ; produced by William Wyler and Gregory Peck ; directed by William Wyler ; an Anthony-Worldwide production
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Special features, languages, subtitles and number of discs may vary
  • Title from container
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 1958
  • Based on the novel by Donald Hamilton
  • Anamorphic wide screen (2.35:1)
  • Special features: audio commentary by film historian Sir Christopher Frayling; directed by William Wyler--60 minute documentary; Wyler Doc outtakes w/ Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston and Billy Wilder; interviews; Fun in the country--featurette; Larry Cohen on Chuck Connors; two animated image galleries; original theatrical trailer; TV spot
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Disc 1: Feature film -- disc 2: Special features
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
2 videodiscs (166 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 738329214692
  • 00738329214692
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
K21469
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)1041145706
  • 2053019
  • (OCoLC)on1041145706
System details
DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen; Dolby audio
Terms governing use
For private home use only.
Video recording format
DVD
Label
The big country, screenplay by James R, Webb, Sy Bartlett and Robert Wilder ; adaptation by Jassamyn West and Robert Wyler ; produced by William Wyler and Gregory Peck ; directed by William Wyler ; an Anthony-Worldwide production
Publication
Note
  • Special features, languages, subtitles and number of discs may vary
  • Title from container
  • Originally produced as a motion picture in 1958
  • Based on the novel by Donald Hamilton
  • Anamorphic wide screen (2.35:1)
  • Special features: audio commentary by film historian Sir Christopher Frayling; directed by William Wyler--60 minute documentary; Wyler Doc outtakes w/ Gregory Peck, Charlton Heston and Billy Wilder; interviews; Fun in the country--featurette; Larry Cohen on Chuck Connors; two animated image galleries; original theatrical trailer; TV spot
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Disc 1: Feature film -- disc 2: Special features
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
2 videodiscs (166 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 738329214692
  • 00738329214692
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
K21469
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)1041145706
  • 2053019
  • (OCoLC)on1041145706
System details
DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen; Dolby audio
Terms governing use
For private home use only.
Video recording format
DVD

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