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John Wayne
1) The Alamo
Series
Language
English
Description
Tells the story of the historic battle by 185 men against a 7,000-man Mexican army--a battle that ended in the smaller forces' defeat, but lasted long enough to insure the eventual independence of Texas.
4) True Grit
Series
Language
English
Appears on list
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Description
In 1970, John Wayne won an Academy Award. for his larger-than-life performance as the drunken, uncouth and totally fearless one-eyed U.S. Marshall, Rooster Cogburn. The cantankerous Rooster is hired by a headstrong young girl (Kim Darby) to find the man who murdered her father and fled with the family savings. When Cogburn's employer insists on accompanying the old gunfighter, sparks fly. And the situation goes from troubled to disastrous when an...
Pub. Date
1954.
Language
English
Description
Soar into skies on a thrilling airborne adventure in this meticulously restored John Wayne film classic. In one of his most memorable screen roles, Wayne plays Dan Roman, a veteran pilot haunted by a tragic past. Now relegated to second-in-command cockpit assignments, he finds himself scheduled on a routine Honolulu-to-San Francisco flight -- one that takes a terrifying, suspense-building turn when disaster strikes high above the Pacific Ocean at...
Pub. Date
1953.
Language
English
Description
The call goes out: "Dooley's down!" The frozen, unforgiving terrain of subarctic Canada is the setting as screen giant John Wayne heads an all-star cast in this meticulously restored adventure drama. Set after World War II, Wayne plays Dooley, a former Army pilot flying transport missions, who is forced to crash-land his fuel-starved plane on a frozen lake after it strays from its course. A desperate game of survival begins as Dooley and his men confront...
7) The Shootist
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
About ten minutes into THE SHOOTIST, Doctor Hostetler (James Stewart) tells aging western gunfighter John Bernard Books (John Wayne) "You have a cancer." Knowing that his death will be painful and lingering, Books is determined to be shot in the line of "duty". In his remaining two months, Books settles scores with old enemies, including gambler Pulford (Hugh O'Brian) and Marshall Thibido (Harry Morgan) and reaches out to new friends (including feisty...
Series
Language
English
Description
The day that Katie Elder is buried, her four sons return home to Clearwater, Texas, to pay their last respects. It is a he-man story, as well as, a drama of the maternal influence of Katie Elder, her sacrifice, love and incredible valor. The hopes and aspirations for her sons is movingly communicated from beginning to conclusion.
10) Hatari!
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Director Howard Hawks reteams with John Wayne, who heads a group of highly skilled professional game hunters in Africa. Only they don’t use bullets – they capture the ferocious big game with strong rope and cameras for zoos and circus attractions. Nominated for an **Academy Award** for Best Cinematography, Color. *"one of those rare films that genuinely constitutes a 'late masterpiece'." - Derek Adams, **Time Out***
11) Flying Tigers
Pub. Date
1942.
Language
English
Description
John Wayne adds luster to this early WWII film about the famous P-40 Flying Group who soared into battle against the Japanese in defense of China's freedom. With heroic plot lines taken straight from current events, FLYING TIGERS was well-received by both critics and audiences at the time of its release and remains a classic of the war genre. Nominated for Best Sound, Best Effects, and Best Original Score at the **Academy Awards**. *"On a patch-work...
13) Rio Grande
Pub. Date
1950.
Language
English
Description
In this John Ford classic, John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara are embroiled in an epic battle with the Apaches and each other. Lt. Col. Yorke (John Wayne) leads his cavalry troops to the Rio Grande to fight a warring tribe. Yorke’s toughest battle lies ahead when his unorthodox plan to outwit the elusive Apaches leads to possible court-martial. Locked in a bloody war, he must fight not only to save his family, but also to redeem his honor.
14) El Dorado
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
A sheriff fights cattlemen and empire builders as he tries to tame the West.
15) The Quiet Man
Pub. Date
1952.
Language
English
Description
A tired American ex-boxer returns to his native hamlet in Ireland to win the hand of a spirited young woman. He is confronted by strict local customs and the woman's belligerent brother. Set in the verdant Irish countryside, this lively film has beautiful scenery, brilliant repartee, and local charm. Winner of Best Director and nominated for Best Picture and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Victor McLaglen) at the **Academy Awards**. Nominated for...
18) Flying tigers
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Heroic story of American airmen fighting the Japanese over China in early World War II.
Series
Language
English
Description
A sprawling, action-packed saga with John Wayne as the head of a construction company working at the building military sites for the Navy during World War II. After suffering the loss of many men after a Japanese attack, Wayne heads to Washington and helps establish the 'C.B.s' (Construction Battalions), units of armed builders
20) In Harm's Way
Pub. Date
1965.
Language
English
Description
Director Otto Preminger’s epic treatment of the bombing of Pearl Harbor details the devastating attack on the Hawaiian naval base as well as the explosive, behind-the-scenes stories. An awesome cast – including John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Henry Fonda is interwoven into this account of the attack itself, as well as into the triumphs and tragedies of disobeyed orders, the American counter-offensive, father-son reunions, battles at sea, and layers...