The Cowboys
Summary:
In one of John Wayne's more interesting late Westerns, "The Duke" plays Will Anderson, a crusty veteran cattleman preparing a 400-mile drive to get a herd of steers to market. Shortly before the trip is scheduled to begin, Will's crew quits when they get word of a nearby gold strike. With little time and few alternatives, Will recruits eleven boys, ages nine through 13, and teaches... Full Summary >>
Cast:
John Wayne - (Wil Anderson)
Roscoe Lee Browne - (Jebediah Nightlinger)
Bruce Dern - (Asa Watts ("Long Hair"))
Colleen Dewhurst - (Kate)
Slim Pickens - (Anse)
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Review:
This unforgettable combination of adventure story and coming-of-age tale is a cult favorite with John Wayne fans and it's easy to see why: The Cowboys is great American filmmaking, pure and simple. The script takes its time to develop rich characters and set up themes that pay off memorably in the film's second half. Director Mark Rydell h... Continue >>
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