Big Jim McLain(1952)
FILMED in HAWAII and FILLED with EXCITEMENT!
Big Jim McLain 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.
Big Jim McLain (1952) is a action, adventure, drama and thriller film directed by Edward Ludwig, released on August 30, 1952 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars John Wayne, Nancy Olson, James Arness and Alan Napier. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Ludwig
- Writers:
- James Edward Grant, Richard English, Eric Taylor
- Producers:
- Robert Fellows
- Production:
- Wayne-Fellows Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Big Jim McLain (1952) Trailer
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Big Jim McLain Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Jim McLain
Nancy Olson
as Nancy Vallon
James Arness
as Mal Baxter
Alan Napier
as Sturak
Veda Ann Borg
as Madge
Hans Conried
as Robert Henried
Hal Baylor
as Poke
Gayne Whitman
as Dr. Gelster
Gordon Jones
as Olaf
Robert Keys
as Edwin White
John Hubbard
as Lt. Cmdr. Clint Grey
Soo Yong
as Mrs. Namaka
Key crew
Directed by Edward Ludwig, written by James Edward Grant, Richard English and Eric Taylor, produced by Robert Fellows.
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Big Jim McLain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 30 ratings.
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Big Jim McLain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Big Jim McLain online?
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Big Jim McLain (1952) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Big Jim McLain?
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The main cast of Big Jim McLain (1952) includes John Wayne, Nancy Olson, James Arness, Alan Napier and Veda Ann Borg. The film was directed by Edward Ludwig. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Big Jim McLain released?
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Big Jim McLain was released on August 30, 1952 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Big Jim McLain worth watching?
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Big Jim McLain (1952) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Big Jim McLain?
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