Big Jim McLain (1952)

Name: Big Jim McLain
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1952
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 4.9
Cast: John Wayne, Nancy Olson, James Arness, Alan Napier, Veda Ann Borg

1h 30m United States of America

Action Adventure Drama Thriller

Plot

Investigators Jim McLain and Mal Baxter, part of the House Un-American Activities Committee, arrive in post-war Hawaii to uncover potential Communist Party operations, a legal affiliation at the time. Their inquiry delves into various issues, ranging from insurance scams to the possible sabotage of a U.S. naval ship. As they navigate the complexities of their mission, tensions rise, revealing the challenges of distinguishing patriotism from suspicion in a changing political landscape.

Cast

John Wayne Nancy Olson James Arness Alan Napier Veda Ann Borg Hans Conried Hal Baylor Gayne Whitman Gordon Jones Robert Keys John Hubbard Soo Yong Paul Hurst Sarah Padden