United States / May 26, 1971 / PG-13
They wanted gold. They gave them lead instead!
1h 50min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
An aging Texas cattle man who has outlived his time swings into action when outlaws kidnap his grandson.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Glenn Corbett | O'Brien |
| Harry Carey, Jr. | Pop Dawson |
| John Doucette | Buck Duggan |
| Jim Davis | Head of Lynching Party |
| John Agar | Bert Ryan |
| Gregg Palmer | John Goodfellow |
| Jim Burk | Trooper |
| Robert Warner | Will Fain |
| Dean Smith | Kid Duffy |
| Ethan Wayne | Little Jake McCandles |
| Virginia Capers | Delilah |
| Jerry Gatlin | Stubby |
| Don Epperson | Saloon Bully in Escondero |
| Everett Creach | Walt Devries |
| Jeff Wingfield | Billy Devries |
| Hank Worden | Hank |
| Bill Walker | Moses Brown |
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| Chuck Roberson | Texas Ranger (uncredited) |
| José Ángel Espinosa 'Ferrusquilla' | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| George Fenneman | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) |
| Bernard Fox | Scottish Shepherd (uncredited) |
| Pedro Galván | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Tom Hennesy | Mr. Sweet (uncredited) |
| 'Chico' Hernandez | Boy on Town (uncredited) |
| Roy Jenson | Gunman at Bathhouse in Escondero (uncredited) |
| John McLiam | Army Officer (uncredited) |
| Jorge Russek | Saloon Bully in Escondero (uncredited) |
| Jerry Summers | Escondero Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited) |
| Lisa Todd | Saloon Girl at Escondero (uncredited) |
Genres
Western
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Big Jake |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Español |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Batjac Productions, Cinema Center Films |
| Release date | 26 maggio 1971 |
| Executive producer | John Wayne |
| Production | Michael Wayne |
| Writer | Harry Julian Fink, Rita M. Fink |
| Casting | Hoyt Bowers |
| Editing | Harry Gerstad |
| Cinematography | William H. Clothier |
| Assistant directors | George Sherman, Charlsie Bryant |
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| Camera operators | William H. Clothier |
| Additional photography | William H. Clothier |
| Production design | Carl Anderson, Ray Moyer |
| Art direction | Carl Anderson, Ray Moyer |
| Set decoration | Ray Moyer, Carl Anderson |
| Stunts | Terry Leonard, Buddy Van Horn |
| Music | Elmer Bernstein |
| Sound | Elmer Bernstein |
| Costume design | Kay Shea |
| Makeup | Kay Shea |
| Hairstyling | Kay Shea |
| Budget | 4.800.000 € |
| Revenue | 7.500.000 € |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Jul 02, 1971 / Rated AA
Ireland / Aug 01, 1971 / 15
France / Aug 12, 1971
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Italy / Sep 02, 1971 / Turin
Austria / Oct 01, 1971 / 12
Germany / Oct 01, 1971 / 16
Japan / Nov 20, 1971 / PG12
Digital
United Kingdom / Aug 15, 2011 / 15
Physical media
United Kingdom / Jun 20, 1990 / 15 / VHS
France / Feb 05, 2004 / DVD
Brazil / May 20, 2004 / 14 / DVD/VHS Videolar
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