A band of hardy pioneers makes its perilous way along the Oregon Trail, braving bison, treacherous river crossings, blizzards and Indian attacks.

Title from container. Special features: Disc 1. Fox Grandeur 70mm version of The big trail; commentary with film historian/author Richard Schnickel; featurettes: The creation of John Wayne, Raoul Walsh, a man in his time, The big vision: the Grandeur process; The making of The big trail; photo gallery. Disc 2. Academy aspect ratio version of The big trail.