Tag: True Grit
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The Unseen Majesty of ‘The War Wagon’ – A John Wayne Heist Adventure Worth Rediscovering
‘The War Wagon’ Is a Victim of John Wayne’s Success Few stars have a filmography as stacked as John Wayne, both from a volume and quality standpoint. Whether you look at the 1930s or the 1970s, you can find a legitimately great movie with John Wayne top-billed without breaking a sweat. The inevitable consequence of…
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How Did John Wayne Describe the Movie, and Why Did He Compare It to “Alcoholic Orgies”?
In the dusty world of the films of the old west, there’s one leading man who possesses the sheer prowess to dominate all those who would come to take his mantle: the towering and inimitable John Wayne. With some of the most memorable star performances Hollywood has ever known, Wayne is a true icon of…
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John Wayne’s Embarrassment Turns into James Arness’s Triumph
In the sun-scorched realm of western cinema, there emerges a singular protagonist of unparalleled prowess, the formidable and truly iconic John Wayne. With performances etched into the annals of the American movie industry, Wayne stands as a permanent bastion of the old west, and his professional legacy remains unmarred, even if his personal convictions cast…
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1974 London Trip Turns Nightmare: John Wayne’s Battle with Pneumonia and Heart Issues During Brannigan
John Wayne suffered serious health problems while shooting Rooster Cogburn with Katharine Hepburn. Duke had struggled with pneumonia, relied on an oxygen mask and would have furious outbursts on set. After winning the Best Actor Oscar for 1969’s True Grit, John Wayne returned for a sequel with 1975’s Rooster Cogburn – which celebrates its 48th…
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John Wayne’s Quirky ‘Superstitions’ – Triggers That Made Him ‘Fly Off the Handle’
John Wayne was an American actor and filmmaker who became one of Hollywood’s most popular icons through his starring roles during the ‘Hollywood Golden Age’. He is especially known for his appearances in Western and war films, his career having flourished from the silent era of the 1920s through the American New Wave that began…
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Spaghetti Western Revolution: Clint Eastwood’s Gritty Transformation Under John Wayne’s Watch
Movie star John Wayne was no stranger to Westerns. He starred in some of the greatest films ever to grace the genre, but he also starred in his share of war and drama movies. Wayne talked about the importance of Westerns to moviegoing audiences when the genre was at its peak. Fans of all ages…
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Aging Against the Odds: John Wayne’s Cinematic Brilliance Beyond Accolades and Oscar Snubs
A trophy cabinet stuffed to bursting point with accolades isn’t a prerequisite to going down in the history books as one of the most iconic movie stars in Hollywood history, with few underlining that feeling better than John Wayne. The actor left behind a towering legacy throughout a career that spanned decades. It saw him…
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The Oscar That Slipped Away: John Wayne’s Rejected Role and the ‘Adultery’ Controversy
It would be some years before John Wayne would gain the Oscar he so deeply felt he was owed. Appearing in 150 movies in his career, the noted western icon would have to wait until the latter stages of his time in Hollywood before he walked away with the golden statue he so richly desired.…
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John Wayne’s Bold Move and Unlikely Partnership in True Grit’s Surprising Sequel
It’s rare that an iconic Western such as True Grit would find itself with a sequel. Most classics in the genre didn’t get a traditional sequel, least of all with John Wayne reprising his role from the original. But that’s exactly what 1975’s Rooster Cogburn did, with Wayne back in the saddle as the titular…
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A Cinematic Tribute: John Wayne Estate Reflects on True Grit’s Oscar Win 10 Years After the Duke’s Passing
John Wayne was a titan of the Golden Age of Hollywood who has become an icon for many Americans and film fans around the world. After years of poor health, Duke finally succumbed to cancer on June 11, 1979. This was exactly 10 years to the day after True Grit was released in US movie…