Published 19:58 IST, May 31st 2021

'Big Jake' cast: Know all about the characters in the 70s John Wayne movie

John Wayne's Big Jake is one of his fans' favourites 70s Western films. The movie included many of John Wayne's family members. Know all about the Big Jake cast

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Actor John Wayne has been kwn for many roles in Western films throughout 20th century. One of those films is Big Jake, starring Richard Boone, Maureen O'Hara, Christopher Mitchum, Bruce Cabot, Bobby Vinton and John Wayne's son Patrick Wayne among many ors. plot of movie focused on McCandles family living on border of Mexico and United States of America that consist of Maureen McCandles and her three sons, Jeff, James and Michael, running a huge ranch.

When torious Fain Gang attacks ranch and kidnaps Jeff's son Little Jake, y must find a way to safely bring child back home. Maureen seeks help of her estranged husband Big Jake to complete task. movie was helmed by George Sherman and produced by Michael Wayne. It went on to become a hit among audience who gave it a score of 7.1 out of 10 stars on IMDb and a total score of 71% on Rotten Tomatoes. 

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Meet cast of Big Jake

John Wayne as Jacob McCandles as Big Jake 

Actor John Wayne played role of Big Jake or Jacob McCandles in star cast of Big Jake. He is a brave and well-kwn gunfighter in West. He is kwn to wander in area with his rough collie mix he named "Dog". When his wife seeks to get his help in rescuing her grandson, Jake agrees. He takes his sons along with him and devises a plan to save Little Jake. 

Patrick Wayne as James McCandles

John Wayne's son, Patrick Wayne plays James McCandles in  Big Jake cast. He is oldest son of McCandles family. When his nephew gets kidnapped, he jumps into action to try and find him. He agrees to help his estranged far to help m in finding child even though he does t have a good relationship with Big Jake due to his absence from home. 

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Christopher Mitchum as Michael McCandles

Michael McCandles is youngest of McCandles brors. He is portrayed by Christopher Mitchum in Big Jake cast. character is shown as having more modern views than his far Big Jake. He gets excited when he gets to meet his far and goes on a rescue mission for his nephew with Big Jake. He uses opportunity to spend quality time with his far and show off his skills as a sharpshooter. At end of movie, he becomes a pivotal character in helping Big Jake rescue Little Jake. 

Maureen O'Hara as Martha McCandles

Big Jake characters include Maureen O'Hara as Martha McCandles. She becomes head of family once Big Jake leaves her and family behind. She raises her sons and uses ir help to run ranch. When her grandson Little Jake is kidnapped by Fain Gang she enlists help of her former husband Big Jake and gives him a million dollars locked in a safe to take as ransom money. Little to kwledge of her children, Martha removes money from box before y leave and replaces it with newspaper clippings. Or Big Jake characters include Ethan Wayne as Little Jake, Richard Boone as leader of Fain Gang, Bruce Cabot as Sam Sharpse and ors in pivotal roles. Fain Gang members are played by Glenn Corbett as Breed, Harry Carey Jr as Pop Dawson, Gregg Palmer as John Goodfellow and many ors. 

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19:57 IST, May 31st 2021