The Big Trail

A mighty drama of the early pioneers

19302h 2m6.8(138 votes)

DramaWestern

Synopsis

Young scout Breck Coleman leads a wagon train along the dangerous trail to Oregon as he tries to get the affection of the beautiful pioneer Ruth Cameron and plans his revenge on the harsh scoundrels who murdered a friend of his in the past.

The Big Trail (1930) is a drama and western film directed by Raoul Walsh. It stars John Wayne, Marguerite Churchill, and El Brendel. The film runs for 2 hours 2 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 138 votes.

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Director

Raoul Walsh

Cast

John Wayne

Breck Coleman

Marguerite Churchill

Ruth Cameron

El Brendel

Gus

Tully Marshall

Zeke

Tyrone Power Sr.

Red Flack

David Rollins

Dave Cameron

Frederick Burton

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Trail

Where can I watch The Big Trail?

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Who stars in The Big Trail?

The Big Trail stars John Wayne, Marguerite Churchill, El Brendel, and Tully Marshall, and was directed by Raoul Walsh.

How long is The Big Trail?

The Big Trail has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes.

When did The Big Trail come out?

The Big Trail was released in 1930.

What genre is The Big Trail?

The Big Trail is a drama and western film.

Is The Big Trail worth watching?

The Big Trail holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.