The Big Punch
Synopsis
Buck, who is preparing to enter a theological seminary, aids his brother and some friends who are fleeing from justice, and thus implicated he is sent to prison for 2 years. There he meets again Hope Standish, a Salvation Army girl who had interested him. Returning home, he meets the old district circuit rider and promises to continue the circuit rider's work when he dies. The brother escapes from prison and is converted by Buck, who falls in love with Hope.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1921
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Jules Furthman, John Ford
- Original Title
- The Big Punch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Jules Furthman, John Ford
Frank B. Good
Department Leadership Roster
John Ford
Director
Jules Furthman
Writer
John Ford
Writer
Frank B. Good
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Punch
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What is The Big Punch about?
Buck, who is preparing to enter a theological seminary, aids his brother and some friends who are fleeing from justice, and thus implicated he is sent to prison for 2 years. There he meets again Hope Standish, a Salvation Army girl who had interested him. Returning home, he meets the old district circuit rider and promises to continue the circuit rider's work when he dies. The brother escapes from prison and is converted by Buck, who falls in love with Hope.
Who directed The Big Punch?
The Big Punch was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Big Punch?
The principal cast of The Big Punch includes Buck Jones, Barbara Bedford, Jack Curtis, George Siegmann, Jack McDonald.
When was The Big Punch released and how long is it?
The Big Punch was released in 1921 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Punch?
The Big Punch holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).