The Big Trees 1952
"MAMMOTH REDWOOD WILDERNESS -- TREASURE PILED TO THE SKY!"
Nestled in California's towering redwood wilderness in 1900, Kirk Douglas stars in "*The Big Trees (1952)*" as Jim Fallon, a cutthroat timber baron determined to exploit a new law and claim millions in virgin sequoia forest.
Director: Felix E. Feist
Cast
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Trees (1952) about?
Set in 1900 California's redwood wilderness, *The Big Trees* follows a ruthless timber baron who plots to seize land from a Quaker colony to harvest prized giant sequoias. As rival opportunists emerge, his plans unravel, forcing him into risky alliances amid the towering trees.
Who directed The Big Trees?
Felix E. Feist directed *The Big Trees (1952)*, helming this classic Western drama with sharp narrative focus and atmospheric tension.
Who stars in The Big Trees?
The film stars Kirk Douglas as the ambitious timber baron, alongside Eve Miller, Patrice Wymore, Edgar Buchanan, and Alan Hale Jr. in pivotal roles.
Is The Big Trees (1952) worth watching?
*The Big Trees* is a solid pick for fans of classic Western dramas, offering Douglas's magnetic performance and a compelling moral dilemma. While not a blockbuster, its themes of greed versus nature give it timeless depth and entertainment value.
How long is The Big Trees?
The runtime for *The Big Trees (1952)* is 89 minutes, delivering a tight, engaging narrative without unnecessary padding.
About The Big Trees (1952) — A Kirk Douglas Western Clash Between Greed and Nature
Nestled in California's towering redwood wilderness in 1900, Kirk Douglas stars in "*The Big Trees (1952)*" as Jim Fallon, a cutthroat timber baron determined to exploit a new law and claim millions in virgin sequoia forest. His sights are set on land homesteaded by a peaceful Quaker community, who resist his ruthless expansion—just as competing opportunists circle, turning Fallon's greed into a high-stakes game of survival. Directed by Felix E. Feist with sweeping Western drama flair, the film blends rugged frontier tension with a moral clash between progress and preservation.
Against the backdrop of ancient, sky-piercing redwoods, Douglas's charismatic yet morally ambiguous Fallon navigates betrayal, unlikely alliances, and the relentless pursuit of wealth. With sharp dialogue and an atmospheric clash between civilization and wilderness, *The Big Trees (1952)* delivers a classic blend of drama and Western adventure, where every towering tree hides a secret of fortune or fate.
