Big Jake
"They wanted gold. They gave them lead instead!"
Originally released in 1971. Big Jake is a western film. directed by George Sherman.
Starring John Wayne, Richard Boone, and Maureen O'Hara
Synopsis
An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (234 votes)
Budget
$4.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.5M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as Jacob McCandles
Richard Boone
as John Fain
Maureen O'Hara
as Martha McCandles
Patrick Wayne
as James McCandles
Christopher Mitchum
as Michael McCandles
Bobby Vinton
as Jeff McCandles
Bruce Cabot
as Sam Sharpnose
Glenn Corbett
as O'Brien
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Pop Dawson
John Doucette
as Buck Duggan
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,800,000
- Revenue
- $7,500,000
Production Companies
- Batjac Productions
- Cinema Center Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Jake about?
An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.
Who directed Big Jake?
Big Jake was directed by George Sherman.
How long is Big Jake?
Big Jake has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Big Jake released?
Big Jake was released on May 26, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Jake?
The main cast of Big Jake includes John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara, Patrick Wayne, Christopher Mitchum.
Is Big Jake worth watching?
Big Jake has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 234 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.