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The Big Trail

A mighty drama of the early pioneers

1930 · 2h 2m

Directed by Raoul Walsh

6.7

TMDB audience score
139 votes, out of 10

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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.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

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  • Fawesome

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  • Xumo Play

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  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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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
    Pa Bascom

  • Ian Keith
    Bill Thorpe

  • Charles Stevens
    López

  • Louise Carver
    Gus' Mother-in-law

  • Victor Adamson
    Wagon Train Man (uncredited)

  • Phyllis Bainbridge
    Pioneer (uncredited)

  • Chief John Big Tree
    Indian (uncredited)

  • Ward Bond
    Sid Bascom (uncredited)

  • Nora Bush
    Pioneer (uncredited)

  • Martin Cichy
    Pioneer (uncredited)

  • Don Coleman
    Wrangler (uncredited)

  • Nancy Crowley
    Pioneer Child (uncredited)