How John Wayne almost starred in the 1946 western 'Duel in the Sun'

A 1946 classic initially intended to star John Wayne, but became one of the greatest Westerns of all time without him.

How John Wayne's Decision Led to 'Seven Men From Now' Being Ranked Among the Best Westerns

A 1956 Western that was turned down by John Wayne was named one of the greatest Westerns of all time.

The saga of John Wayne’s best, bloodiest film

John Ford and John Wayne, the classic director-star duo behind some of the finest Westerns ever made, were both disappointed ...

Why John Wayne's 'True Grit' remains the defining Western film 57 years later

Fifty-seven years ago, True Grit reached theaters and changed the story of John Wayne's career. Released in 1969, the western ...

Iconic 1956 Film Named Greatest Western ‘Masterpiece’ Ever

Earlier this year, Collider unveiled its list of the 20 Greatest Western Movie Masterpieces of All Time, with The Searchers ...
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6 John Wayne Western Movies That Are Still 10/10 Masterpieces

John Wayne looking to the distance in The Searchers. Image via Warner Bros. John Wayne is the epitome of classic cinema and an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age, who made a name for himself by starring ...

The Guardian Declares 'The Searchers' the Most Overrated Western Film of All Time

John Ford's 1956 Western classic obviously isn't for everybody.

John Wayne Rejected 'High Noon' Over Its 'Un-American' Message, Boosting Gary Cooper's Career

John Wayne famously rejected the role, calling the Oscar-winning Western "the most un-American thing I've ever seen." ...