Introduction Where Was Big Jake (1971) Movie Filmed?
This movie Where Was Big Jake (1971) is really about two very “able” smart men. And the actors could not have been better chosen. John Wayne and Richard Boone. Two of THE greatest, “fan” loving” actors ever; matched together in a pseudo “cowboy” setting; but with a modern slant.
Its gruesome plot is ensconced in family vs an outright “mean”, atrocious outlaw; who is the head of nothing but guns and goons. The suspense, causing one to stay on the edge of one’s chair, stays almost to the very end of a great movie.
So if you like comeuppance, true love, ego-led arrogance; with man-made justice, and action interspersed with drama; that will keep you watching intently;
Big Jake is one of those Westerns that divide John Wayne fans. Some enjoy it, some don’t. A lot of John Wayne fans don’t consider it a true Western. But for us, it’s easily our favorite John Wayne film. Set at the end of the Western era in America.
A time when cars were replacing horses, and when the old lawless wild west was almost gone. When his grandson is kidnapped and held for ransom “Big Jake McCandless” (a relic of a man. Tough, rugged and a Cowboy of a dying era) is asked by his estranged Wife to retrieve their Grandson and make that responsible pay.
The film has a completely different feel from just about every other Western from John Wayne. Big Jake is surprisingly violent, bloody, and gritty.
John Wayne is on top form and commands the screen in every scene. The action is exciting and there is even some black comedy thrown in. The dialogue and interplay between John Wayne and his on-screen Son’s (one of whom is Patrick Wayne.
Where was Where Was Big Jake (1971)filmed?
It was filmed from early October to early December 1970, in the Mexican states of Durango and Zacatecas, including scenes shot at the El Saltito waterfall and in the Sierra de Órganos National Park.
Cast Where Was Big Jake (1971)
John Wayne as Jacob McCandles, Richard Boone as John Fain (Leader of Fain’s Gang), Maureen O’Hara as Martha McCandles, Patrick Wayne as James McCandles, Christopher Mitchum as Michael McCandles, Bruce Cabot as Sam Sharpnose, Bobby Vinton as Jeff McCandles, Glenn Corbett as O’Brien, aka Breed (John Fain’s Gang), John Doucette as Texas Ranger Capt. Buck Duggan. It was a big hit movie with an amazing cast whole stole the hearts of the audience.
Perfect chemistry with Maureen O’Hara and the sons. Patrick is The Duke’s Real-life son. Richard Boone was great as a Villain.
classic movie with great acting and fantastic action (given the year it was made). Great story, funny acting chemistry and the idea of mixing the Wild West with the new inventions of the turn of the century make for a unique yet familiar and enjoyable story.
Where to watch Where Was Big Jake (1971)
You can watch Where Was Big Jake (1971) on Amazon Prime, iTunes and Vudu.
