My son wanted to watch an "old fashioned" Western, but in color. So, we went ahead and watched The Big Country, which was the first time for me as well. Kinda surprised Charlton Heston played a supporting role since he was at the height of his career. Also, I found Gregory Peck to be kinda off putting since I never viewed him as a sort of archetypal Western hero. Chuck Connors was also a baddie in this, which surprised me. All in all, its above average, but not as good as my favs in the genre.