A New England sea captain in the 1880s arrives at his fiancée's sprawling Texas ranch, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between two families over a valuable patch of land. —Shannon Patrick Sullivan Retired, wealthy sea Captain James McKay arrives in the vast expanse of the West to marry fiancée Pat Terrill. McKay…
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- Director
- William Wyler
- Writers
- James R. Webb, Sy Bartlett, Robert Wilder
- Studios
- Production companies, Anthony Productions, Worldwide Productions
Cast
Retired, wealthy sea Captain James McKay arrives in the vast expanse of the West to marry fiancée Pat Terrill. McKay is a man whose values and approach to life are a mystery to the ranchers and ranch foreman Steve Leech takes an immediate dislike to him. Pat is spoiled, selfish and controlled by her wealthy father, Major Henry Terrill. The Major is involved in a ruthless land war, over watering rights for cattle, with a rough hewn clan led by Rufus Hannassey. The land in question is owned by Julie Maragon and both Terrill and Hannassey want it. —E.W. DesMarais revisionist westernrancherfamily feudutahlong johns98 morePlot summaryAdd synopsisTaglinesBig they fought! Big they loved! Big their story!GenresActionRomanceWesternCertificatePassedParents guide
