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Big Jim McLain

121h 30m1952Edward Ludwig
IMDb: 5.2/10
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"FILMED in HAWAII and FILLED with EXCITEMENT!"

House Un-American Activities Committee investigators Jim McLain and Mal Baxter come to post war Hawaii to track Communist Party activities even though belonging to the party was legal at the time. They are interested in everything from insurance fraud to the sabotage of a U.S. naval vessel.

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What is Big Jim McLain (1952) about?

House Un-American Activities Committee investigators Jim McLain and Mal Baxter come to post war Hawaii to track Communist Party activities even though belonging to the party was legal at the time. They are interested in everything from insurance fraud to the sabotage of a U.S. naval vessel.

Who stars in Big Jim McLain?

Big Jim McLain stars John Wayne (Jim McLain), Nancy Olson (Nancy Vallon), James Arness (Mal Baxter), Alan Napier (Sturak), Veda Ann Borg (Madge). The film was directed by Edward Ludwig.

How long is Big Jim McLain?

Big Jim McLain has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1952. It is rated 12.

Is Big Jim McLain worth watching?

Big Jim McLain holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. Fans of Action, Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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