The searchersjohn fords masterpiece the searchers (1956) was rated fifth greatest film of all time in sight and sounds poll of critics.
its influence on many of americas most distinguished contemporary filmmakers - among them martin scorsese, paul schrader, and john milius - is enormous.
this book provides a commentary on various aspects of the film.
chisumchisum showcases john wayne in the twilight of his remarkable 200+ film career.
as john chisum, a real-life cattle king determined to protect him empire against a land-grabbing developer (forrest tucker).
waynes no-nonsense persona smugly fits this lively reworking of the events of new mexicos 1878 lincoln county war.
chisum is the kind of sweeping, brawling western that made wayne endure as a star.
rio bravo.