Big Jake

They wanted gold. They gave them lead instead!

6.9/1019711h 50mReleased

Western

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

Released: May 26, 1971

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John Wayne

Jacob McCandles

Richard Boone

John Fain

Maureen O'Hara

Martha McCandles

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