Big Jake

Directed by George Sherman
PG-13
1971    1h 50mWestern, Drama
7.175%84%6.9
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McCandles Ranch is overrun by a gang of cutthroats led by the evil John Fain. They kidnap little Jacob McCandles and hold him for one million dollars ransom. There is only one man brave enough, tough enough, and smart enough to bring him back alive, and that man is Big Jake.
  • John WayneJacob McCandles / Executive Producer
  • Richard BooneJohn Fain
  • Maureen O'HaraMartha McCandles
  • Patrick WayneJames McCandles
  • Christopher MitchumMichael McCandles
  • Bobby VintonJeff McCandles
  • Bruce CabotSam Sharpnose
  • Glenn CorbettO'Brien
  • Harry Carey, Jr.Pop Dawson
  • John DoucetteBuck Duggan
  • Jim DavisHead of Lynching Party
  • John AgarBert Ryan
  • Gregg PalmerJohn Goodfellow
  • Jim BurkTrooper
  • Robert WarnerWill Fain
  • Dean SmithKid Duffy
  • Ethan WayneLittle Jake McCandles
  • Virginia CapersDelilah
  • Jerry GatlinStubby
  • Don EppersonSaloon Bully in Escondero

Big Jake Ratings & Reviews

  • willyboy68August 25, 2025
    Another classic Duke Wayne flick! If you look at the cast closely you will see actors that have been in previous Wayne films. That is the secret to the success of John Wayne films. Consistency through a good supporting cast, including two of Duke's sons Patrick and Ethan.
  • Mister ArnMay 19, 2025
    The times have changed, but the man remains the same. Average John Wayne western, far from his best.

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