Wyler's powerful Western covers a lot of territory with Gregory Peck a fish out of water as a sea captain who travels west to marry and settle, but finds himself in the middle of a bitter dispute over water rights and a jealous clash with the ranch foreman (Charlton Heston). He also discovers his fiancee isn't who he imagined and finds true romance with the local schoolmistress (Jean Simmons). Folk singer Burl Ives surprised audiences with his performance which garnered him a Best Supporting Actor Oscar.
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Region 1 Keep Case Single Side - Single Layer Letterbox - 2.35 Widescreen - 2.35 Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - Spanish Dolby Digital Stereo - English Dolby Digital Stereo - French Additional Release Material: Trailers
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Outstandng performances all around. Burl Ives received an Oscar for his performance and it was well deserved. Great scenery, excellent storyline. One of those movies that makes Westerns so enjoyable. Read the whole review at MatchFlick
