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The Big Trail(1930)
Status: Released
Date: 1930-11-01
67%
130 Votes
Time: 2h 2m
A mighty drama of the early pioneers
Overview:
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.
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $2,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Big Trail
Top 10 Billed Cast
John Wayne
Breck Coleman
Marguerite Churchill
Ruth Cameron
El Brendel
Gus
Tully Marshall
Zeke
Tyrone Power Sr.
Red Flack
David Rollins
Dave Cameron
Ian Keith
Bill Thorpe
Charles Stevens
López
Louise Carver
Gus' Mother-in-law
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1930-11-01
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Rating:
3.4 startsTagline
A mighty drama of the early pioneers
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