

Big Jim McLain (1952)
Overview
House Un-American Activities Committee investigators Jim McLain and Mal Baxter come to post war Hawaii to track Communist Party activities even though belonging to the party was legal at the time. They are interested in everything from insurance fraud to the sabotage of a U.S. naval vessel.
Where to watch Big Jim McLain
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Sweden | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Big Jim McLain in 5 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Big Jim McLain about?
House Un-American Activities Committee investigators Jim McLain and Mal Baxter come to post war Hawaii to track Communist Party activities even though belonging to the party was legal at the time. They are interested in everything from insurance fraud to the sabotage of a U.S. naval vessel. Big Jim McLain is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller movie, released on 1952-08-30, runtime 90 minutes.
Is Big Jim McLain worth watching?
TMDB users rate Big Jim McLain 5.0 out of 10 from 30 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch Big Jim McLain?
In the United States, Big Jim McLain can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Edward Ludwig
Cast
- 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
- John Hubbard as Lt. Cmdr. Clint Grey
- Soo Yong as Mrs. Namaka
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