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Big Jake

PG-1319711h 50mGeorge Sherman
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 57

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"They wanted gold. They gave them lead instead!"

An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.

Western
KidnappingTexasRanchCigar Smoking

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Frequently asked questions

What is Big Jake (1971) about?

An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.

Who stars in Big Jake?

Big Jake stars John Wayne (Jacob McCandles), Richard Boone (John Fain), Maureen O'Hara (Martha McCandles), Patrick Wayne (James McCandles), Christopher Mitchum (Michael McCandles). The film was directed by George Sherman.

How long is Big Jake?

Big Jake has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated PG-13.

Is Big Jake worth watching?

Big Jake holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 75. Fans of Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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