Big Jim McLain
"FILMED in HAWAII and FILLED with EXCITEMENT!"
Originally released in 1952. Big Jim McLain is a action/adventure film. directed by Edward Ludwig.
Starring John Wayne, Nancy Olson, and James Arness
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 30, 1952
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Wayne-Fellows Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Jim McLain 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. ...
Who directed Big Jim McLain?
Big Jim McLain was directed by Edward Ludwig.
How long is Big Jim McLain?
Big Jim McLain has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Big Jim McLain released?
Big Jim McLain was released on August 30, 1952 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Big Jim McLain?
The main cast of Big Jim McLain includes John Wayne, Nancy Olson, James Arness, Alan Napier, Veda Ann Borg.