The Big Trees is a 1952 American Western film starring Kirk Douglas. Directed by Felix E. Feist, the film follows Jim Fallon, a ruthless timber baron who seeks to exploit California’s giant redwood forests for profit. However, his plans are met with resistance from a Quaker colony that views the trees as sacred. As Fallon faces opposition from both the settlers and rival loggers, he undergoes a dramatic transformation, ultimately fighting to protect the very land he once sought to destroy. With tense action, moral dilemmas, and Douglas’s commanding performance, this film remains a compelling entry in classic Western cinema.
Credits:
Director: Felix E. Feist
Producer: Louis F. Edelman
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Eve Miller, Patrice Wymore, Edgar Buchanan
Screenplay: John Twist, James R. Webb
Cinematography: Bert Glennon
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