The Big Trees
“MAMMOTH REDWOOD WILDERNESS -- TREASURE PILED TO THE SKY!”
Synopsis
In 1900, unscrupulous timber baron Jim Fallon plans to take advantage of a new law and make millions off California redwood. Much of the land he hopes to grab has been homesteaded by a Quaker colony, who try to persuade him to spare the giant sequoias...but these are the very trees he wants most. Expert at manipulating others, Fallon finds that other sharks are at his own heels, and forms an unlikely alliance.
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Kirk Douglas
Jim Fallon
Eve Miller
Alicia Chadwick
Patrice Wymore
Daisy Fisher / Dora Figg
Edgar Buchanan
Walter 'Yukon' Burns
John Archer
Frenchy LeCroix
Alan Hale Jr.
Tiny
Roy Roberts
Judge Crenshaw
Charles Meredith
Elder Bixby
Harry Cording
Cleve Gregg
Ellen Corby
Sister Blackburn
William Challee
Brother Williams (uncredited)
Lane Chandler
Brother Dorn (uncredited)
Frank Hagney
Glen (uncredited)
Michael Jeffers
Lumberman (uncredited)
Bill McLean
Ivan (uncredited)
Lester Sharpe
Gray (uncredited)
Duke Watson
Murdock (uncredited)
Michael McHale
Accountant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 5, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Felix E. Feist
- Screenplay & Story
- John Twist, James R. Webb
- Original Score
- Heinz Roemheld
- Original Title
- The Big Trees
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Felix E. Feist
John Twist, James R. Webb, Kenneth Earl
Heinz Roemheld
Bert Glennon
Clarence Kolster
Louis F. Edelman
Department Leadership Roster
Felix E. Feist
Director
John Twist
Screenplay
James R. Webb
Screenplay
Louis F. Edelman
Producer
Heinz Roemheld
Original Music Composer
Clarence Kolster
Editor
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Trees
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What is The Big Trees about?
In 1900, unscrupulous timber baron Jim Fallon plans to take advantage of a new law and make millions off California redwood. Much of the land he hopes to grab has been homesteaded by a Quaker colony, who try to persuade him to spare the giant sequoias...but these are the very trees he wants most. Expert at manipulating others, Fallon finds that other sharks are at his own heels, and forms an unlikely alliance.
Who directed The Big Trees?
The Big Trees was directed by Felix E. Feist.
Who stars in The Big Trees?
The principal cast of The Big Trees includes Kirk Douglas, Eve Miller, Patrice Wymore, Edgar Buchanan, John Archer.
When was The Big Trees released and how long is it?
The Big Trees was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Trees?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Trees was composed by Heinz Roemheld.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Trees?
The Big Trees holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).