Despite becoming a screen icon, the early years of Wayne’s career were a struggle.
WhileThe ShootistorThe Cowboysare solid effects,Wayne’sDirty HarryripoffsMcQandBranniganare duds, while his penultimate filmRooster Cogburnis very skippable.
Big Jake, on the other hand, is just a good ride.
The cast has great chemistry, the action is well-staged and it doesn’t outstay its welcome.
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Unfortunately, Wayne and O’Hara don’t share much screentime in their final project.
She would later appear in several TV movies, before retiring for good following 2000’sThe Last Dance.
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Stagecoach, directed by John Ford, follows a diverse group of travelers on a stagecoach journey through dangerous Apache territory. As they face the threat of Geronimo, the passengers confront personal challenges and gain insight into each other’s lives amidst the perilous landscape.
