The Big Trail

The Big Trail

Year: 1930

Runtime: 122 mins

Language: English

Director: Raoul Walsh

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A sweeping early‑pioneer drama, Young scout Breck Coleman guides a wagon train across the perilous Oregon Trail, hoping to win the heart of the beautiful pioneer Ruth Cameron while plotting vengeance against the ruthless men who killed his friend.

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