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The Big Punch (1921)

NR · 1921-02-13 · 50m · EN
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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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Jules FurthmanWriterJohn FordDirector, Writer

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Buck JonesBuck JonesBuckJack CurtisJack CurtisJedBarbara BedfordBarbara BedfordHope StandishJack CurtisJack CurtisJedGeorge SiegmannGeorge SiegmannFlash McGrawJack McDonaldJack McDonaldFriend of Jed'sAl FremontAl FremontFriend of Jed'sJennie LeeJennie LeeBuck's MotherEdgar JonesEdgar JonesThe SheriffEleanore GilmoreEleanore GilmoreSalvation Army GirlIrene HuntIrene HuntDance Hall Girl

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Genre affinityWesternPacingShortDirector preference159825Actor preference310184 · 319117 · 660014Country preferenceUsDecade preference1920

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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.

How long is The Big Punch?

The Big Punch has a runtime of 50 minutes.