 The Alamo 1960   N/R, 161 min.
Genre: Western / Action / Drama / Adventure
Director: John Wayne
Cast: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Frankie Avalon, Richard Boone, Laurence Harvey, Chill Wills, Patrick Wayne, Linda Cristal, Ken Curtis, Denver Pyle, Joan O'Brien, Joseph Calleia, Carlos Arruza, Veda Ann Borg, John Dierkes
John Wayne directed and starred (as Davy Crockett) in this major production about the famous battle of Texas' independence in 1836 against an attack by the Mexican army at a small fort near San Antonio. Great musical score by Dimitri Tiomkin, and the final attack is a real spectacle. Several Oscar nominations were received with one winner: Best Sound. Nominations included Best Picture and Supporting Actor (Chill Wills). 1 User Review
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| | Mt. Everest of western epics | crocketteer 02/22/2008 | Mighty and glorious in the old style of vast Hollywood epics, directed by the Paul Bunyan of the genre himself, John "Duke" Wayne.
After being schooled by master directors Walsh, Wellman, Hathaway, De Mille, Von Sternberg, Hawks and Ford - the actor put his self on the line, by producing and directing, as well as heading the cast - to release the immortal story of the doomed patriots, awaiting reinforcements that never came, as they battled the Army of Mexico and meglomaniacal dictator Santa Anna.
Though padded out with unneccesary subplots and occasional historical inaccuracies - it rises to the levels of greatness with a heartfelt soundtrack, sumptous cinematography, and vivid battle action that ranks among the best, in historic recreations. Later versions of the story - lack the folkloric essence of Manifest Destiny, that Wayne infused in his version. Mocked upon its release, it has been justly rewarded with continuous sales in the VHS / DVD market worldwide, and is now getting the respect it deserves.
Recent remake of story is morose and lacking in spirit and vigor. Though Wayne's panoramic release was never made for tiny TV screens, it is getting it's due - when seen on a large plasma screen - and eventually will be given the DVD release it deserves. Ghost riders of the West salute you, John Wayne. |
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The Fiend Who Walked the West 1958  N/R, 101 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Gordon Douglas
Cast: Hugh O'Brian, Robert Evans, Dolores Michaels, Linda Cristal, Stephen McNally, Edward Andrews, Ron Ely, Ken Scott, Emile Meyer
This remake of "Kiss of Death"–now with a Western setting–is about Felix Griffin's (Robert Evans) psychopathic deeds. Following his release from prison, Griffin sets out to murder friends of his ex-cell mate.
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Mr. Majestyk 1974 PG, 103 min.
Genre: Action
Director: Richard Fleischer
Cast: Charles Bronson, Al Lettieri, Linda Cristal, Lee Purcell, Paul Koslo, Alejandro Rey, Taylor Lacher, Frank Maxwell, Jordan Rhodes, Bert Santos
A poor farmer who grows melons, Vince Majestyk (Charles Bronson), is involved in a labor dispute, and the battle for his very survival results when the mob has eyes on his land.
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Panic in the City 1967  N/R, 97 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Eddie Davis
Cast: Howard Duff, Stephen McNally, Dennis Hopper, Linda Cristal, Nehemiah Persoff, Anne Jeffreys, Steve Franken, James Seay, Eddie Firestone, Stanley Clements
This so-so drama stars Howard Duff as a government agent who stops the detonation of a bomb in LA that could start World War III.
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The Perfect Furlough 1958 N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Blake Edwards
Cast: Tony Curtis, Keenan Wynn, Elaine Stritch, Janet Leigh, Linda Cristal, Troy Donahue, Marcel Dalio, Les Tremayne, Jay Novello, King Donovan
Tony Curtis plays a soldier stationed in the Arctic when he wins a furlough to Paris where he begins a romance with a military psychiatrist (Janet Leigh).
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Two Rode Together 1961 N/R, 108 min.
Genre: Western
Director: John Ford
Cast: James Stewart, Richard Widmark, Shirley Jones, Linda Cristal, Andy Devine, Harry Carey Jr., John McIntire, Paul Birch, Willis Bouchey, Henry Brandon, Olive Carey, Ken Curtis
Army Lieutenant Jim Gary (Richard Widmark) and U.S. Marshal Guthrie McCabe (James Stewart) join forces to rescue White settlers who, years before, had been captured by Comanche Indians.
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| 1. The Alamo (1960)
2. The Fiend Who Walked the West (1958)
3. Mr. Majestyk (1974)
4. Panic in the City (1967)
5. The Perfect Furlough (1958)
6. Two Rode Together (1961)
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