Big Jake (1971)

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Movie basic details

Current status - Released
Total runtime - 110 mins.
Release date - 26-05-1971
Release year - 1971
Genres - Western

Overall ratings and scores for Big Jake:
Happiness Score - 7/10, World Popularity Score - 11.261/100, IMDB Score - 7.1, Metascore - 57, Internet Movie Database - 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes - 71%, Metacritic - 57/100, .
Big Jake movie has Total Global Votes - 172, Total IMD Votes - 13,190

Big Jake Movie Introduction: Movie Big Jake, release year 1971 is written by Harry Julian Fink, Rita M. Fink and directed by George Sherman, John Wayne. The leading star-cast in this movie are John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara along with the other stars and crew members.

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Movie overview and plot by

Movie in-short: In 1909, when John Fain's gang kidnaps Jacob McCandles' grandson and holds him for ransom, Big Jake sets out to rescue the boy.

Movie story-line: An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.

Movie synopsis: McCandles Ranch is run over 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.

Highlights - Big Jake (1971)

Total budget - $0.00
Total revenue - $0.00
Produced by - Batjac ProductionsCinema Center Films
Produced in - United States of America
Available languages - English (English), Italian (Italiano), Spanish (Español),
Homepage URL -
Awards won / Nominations - 1 nomination
Certificate(s) - DE : 16 US : PG-13 BR : 14

Lead Actors, Writer(s), Director(s) of Big Jake (1971)

Lead Actors - John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara
Writer(s) - Harry Julian Fink, Rita M. Fink
Director(s) - George Sherman, John Wayne

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) about Big Jake (1971)

What is the release date of Big Jake (1971)?
Release date of Big Jake (1971) is 26-05-1971.


What is the total runtime of Big Jake (1971) in minutes?
Total runtime of Big Jake (1971) in minutes is 110 min.


What is the budget consumed to produce Big Jake (1971) movie?
The budget consumed to produce Big Jake (1971) movie is around $0.00.


How much revenue is expected from movie Big Jake (1971)?
Expected revenue from movie movie Big Jake (1971) is around $0.00.


What is the pupularity of Big Jake (1971)?
Worldwide pupularity of Big Jake (1971) movie is 11.261%.


What is the name of the production company of film Big Jake (1971)?
Production company of film Big Jake (1971) is/are Batjac Productions, Cinema Center Films, .


Which country the film Big Jake (1971) is produced in?
Film production country for the film Big Jake (1971) is United States of America, .


Which language the film Big Jake (1971) is produced in?
Film Big Jake (1971) is produced in English (English), Italian (Italiano), Spanish (Español), language(s).


Which Genre the film Big Jake (1971) belongs to?
Movie Big Jake (1971) is categorized under Western genre(s).


Who are the lead actors of the film Big Jake (1971)?
Lead actors of the film Big Jake (1971) are John Wayne, Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara.


Who is the writer of the film Big Jake (1971)?
The writer(s) of the film Big Jake (1971) is/are Harry Julian Fink, Rita M. Fink.


Who is the director of the film Big Jake (1971)?
The director(s) of the film Big Jake (1971) is/are George Sherman, John Wayne.


Which awards, nominations and recognitions are won by Big Jake (1971) movie?
Movie Big Jake (1971) has 1 nomination awards and nomination in it's profile.


What is the story of Big Jake (1971) in-short?
Short plot of movie Big Jake (1971): In 1909, when John Fain's gang kidnaps Jacob McCandles' grandson and holds him for ransom, Big Jake sets out to rescue the boy..


What is the full story of Big Jake (1971) movie?
Full plot of movie Big Jake (1971): McCandles Ranch is run over 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..


Where to find full details of Big Jake (1971) movie?
You can find the full details of movie Big Jake (1971) at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066831


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List of full Starcast and crew members of Big Jake (1971)

Full Starcast:

profie photo of John WayneName: John Wayne
Character: Jacob McCandles

profie photo of Richard BooneName: Richard Boone
Character: John Fain

profie photo of Maureen O'HaraName: Maureen O'Hara
Character: Martha McCandles

profie photo of Patrick WayneName: Patrick Wayne
Character: James McCandles

profie photo of Christopher MitchumName: Christopher Mitchum
Character: Michael McCandles

profie photo of Bobby VintonName: Bobby Vinton
Character: Jeff McCandles

profie photo of Bruce CabotName: Bruce Cabot
Character: Sam Sharpnose

profie photo of Glenn CorbettName: Glenn Corbett
Character: O'Brien

profie photo of Harry Carey, Jr.Name: Harry Carey, Jr.
Character: Pop Dawson

profie photo of John DoucetteName: John Doucette
Character: Buck Duggan

profie photo of Jim DavisName: Jim Davis
Character: Head of Lynching Party

profie photo of John AgarName: John Agar
Character: Bert Ryan

profie photo of Gregg PalmerName: Gregg Palmer
Character: John Goodfellow

profie photo of Jim BurkName: Jim Burk
Character: Trooper

profie photo of Robert WarnerName: Robert Warner
Character: Will Fain

profie photo of Dean SmithName: Dean Smith
Character: Kid Duffy

profie photo of Ethan WayneName: Ethan Wayne
Character: Little Jake McCandles

profie photo of Virginia CapersName: Virginia Capers
Character: Delilah

profie photo of Jerry GatlinName: Jerry Gatlin
Character: Stubby

profie photo of Don EppersonName: Don Epperson
Character: Saloon Bully in Escondero

profie photo of Everett CreachName: Everett Creach
Character: Walt Devries

profie photo of Jeff WingfieldName: Jeff Wingfield
Character: Billy Devries

profie photo of Hank WordenName: Hank Worden
Character: Hank

profie photo of Bill WalkerName: Bill Walker
Character: Moses Brown

profie photo of Chuck RobersonName: Chuck Roberson
Character: Texas Ranger (uncredited)

Crew Members:

profie photo of Harry GerstadName: Harry Gerstad
Department: Editing
Job/Role: Editor

profie photo of John WayneName: John Wayne
Department: Production
Job/Role: Executive Producer

profie photo of Elmer BernsteinName: Elmer Bernstein
Department: Sound
Job/Role: Original Music Composer

profie photo of Ray MoyerName: Ray Moyer
Department: Art
Job/Role: Set Decoration

profie photo of Harry Julian FinkName: Harry Julian Fink
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer

profie photo of Rita M. FinkName: Rita M. Fink
Department: Writing
Job/Role: Writer

profie photo of Charlsie BryantName: Charlsie Bryant
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Script Supervisor

profie photo of Carl AndersonName: Carl Anderson
Department: Art
Job/Role: Art Direction

profie photo of William H. ClothierName: William H. Clothier
Department: Camera
Job/Role: Director of Photography

profie photo of Hoyt BowersName: Hoyt Bowers
Department: Production
Job/Role: Casting

profie photo of George ShermanName: George Sherman
Department: Directing
Job/Role: Director

profie photo of Michael WayneName: Michael Wayne
Department: Production
Job/Role: Producer

profie photo of Kay SheaName: Kay Shea
Department: Costume & Make-Up
Job/Role: Hairstylist

profie photo of Lee LukatherName: Lee Lukather
Department: Production
Job/Role: Production Manager

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Reviews Section

rated 3.5 out of 5
June 23, 2021

You follow him and I'll hunt you down and kill yah. Big Jake is directed by George Sherman and written by Harry and Rita Fink. It stars John Wayne, Richard Boone, Patrick Wayne, Christopher Mitchum and Maureen O'Hara. Elmer Berstein scores the music and William H. Clothier is the cinematographer. It's shot in Panavision and Technicolor with the principal location for the shoot being Durango in Mexico. Plot finds Duke Wayne as tough old rancher/gunfighter Jake McCandles, who is estranged from his family and spends his days roaming the west with his trusty dog. However, when the McCandles family ranch is raided by a gang of outlaws led by John Fain (Boone), and Jake's grandson Little Jake is kidnapped for ransom, Big Jake gets the call from his separated wife Martha (O'Hara) to go find the boy. Which he sets off to do, with two of his sons in tow. There were many critics who felt John Wayne should have stopped making movies before the 1970's arrived. Which is a bit ignorant considering he would bow out with the heartfelt and poignant The Shootist in 1976. It's undeniable that of the ten 1970's film's he made before his death, half of them are disposable at best, Big Jake isn't one of them. Yes, the formula is hardly new, only here the blood quota is considerably higher than previous Duke Wayne outings, and yes, tonally the film is a bit too up and down for its own good. But it's a film that finds old hands Wayne and Boone turning in good shows and the action and thematic camaraderie on show more than compensates for the looming cloud of same old same old. Of worth, too, is the time setting of the story, coming as it does towards the back end of the Old West, we get to see many examples of the Wild West being tamed. Be it the railroad, or motor driven vehicle's, our protagonist and antagonist are old school characters framed by a changing West. This is where it pays to have Wayne and Boone in the main roles, turning it in in an old school, knowing, style. The names Clothier and Bernstein are synonymous with the Western genre, and they don't disappoint here, both the photography and score treat the eyes and the ears. And although not in it for very long, O'Hara adds a touch of class in what was the last of the five times she appeared on film with her friend Duke Wayne. In amongst the violence there's also plenty of fun, some intended courtesy of banter between Duke and his estranged sons, some not intended; such as watching the dog out act the siblings of Duke and Robert Mitchum! But all told, if you don't expect The Searchers or Hondo et all, then this holds up as a good way to spend an afternoon. 7/10 Footnote: I wonder if John Carpenter watched and enjoyed this film so much he cribbed a reoccurring joke from it for Escape from New York? Big Jake keeps coming up against people who say that they thought he was dead, same thing happens to Snake Plissken in Carpenter's picture. A homage I'm sure.


-- John Chard

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