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67% Critic Match
The Big Trail
“A mighty drama of the early pioneers”
6.7 / 10• 1930• 2h 2m•NR• English
DramaWestern
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
John Wayne
Breck Coleman
Lead
Marguerite Churchill
Ruth Cameron
El Brendel
Gus
Tully Marshall
Zeke
Tyrone Power Sr.
Red Flack
David Rollins
Dave Cameron
FB
Frederick Burton
Pa Bascom
Ian Keith
Bill Thorpe
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Raoul Walsh's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Big Trail is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
