---
title: "Big Jim McLain"
year: 1952
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/big-jim-mclain-1952"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 40715
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Big Jim McLain (1952) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/big-jim-mclain-1952

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Big Jim McLain is a film first released in 1952. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Wayne-Fellows Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Edward Ludwig
- **Networks / Studios**: Wayne-Fellows Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Wayne** as *Jim McLain*
- **Nancy Olson** as *Nancy Vallon*
- **James Arness** as *Mal Baxter*
- **Alan Napier** as *Sturak*
- **Veda Ann Borg** as *Madge*
- **Hans Conried** as *Robert Henried*
- **Hal Baylor** as *Poke*
- **Gayne Whitman** as *Dr. Gelster*
- **Gordon Jones** as *Olaf*
- **Robert Keys** as *Edwin White*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Big Jim McLain?
Streaming availability for Big Jim McLain varies by region and platform licensing. Use our live availability tracker above to check direct streaming, rental, or purchase links across major verified platforms.

### Q: Is Big Jim McLain worth watching?
Big Jim McLain holds a community rating of 5.0/10. It offers engaging Action, Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Big Jim McLain and when was it released?
Big Jim McLain is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 1952. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Big Jim McLain?
Big Jim McLain was directed by Edward Ludwig.

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