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John Wayne: True Grit
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John Wayne was a unique man, a true American hero. He joined The Big Trail toward stardom during the age of the silent screen, became a star of "B" movies during the '30's, and a major star from the '40's until his death in 1979, when he joined The High and the Mighty on The Trail Beyond.
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The heroic true exploits of the "Flying Tigers"--the American Volunteer Group of pilots who flew against Japanese forces for China in the days before Pearl Harbor--inspired this patriotic drama that was star John Wayne's first entry in the war genre. The exciting dogfight scenes are a highlight; with Paul Kelly, John Carroll, Anna Lee. 100 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby mono; Subtitles: English; scene access; interactive menus.
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Despite his prolific output John Wayne won only a single Best Leading Actor Oscar, and that was for the 1969 movie True Grit. He received the nomination for the Best Leading Actor in Sands of Iwo-Jima, and as producer for Best Picture for The Alamo.
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One of the most beloved actors in the history of film, John Wayne became a symbol of the American spirit with his westerns and war movies. Rare personal photographs, clips from some of his most celebrated performances, and interviews with Charlton Heston, Ron Howard, Red Buttons, and more take you up close and personal with a true Hollywood icon. 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo; featurettes.
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John Wayne's long, final illness in the spring and summer of 1979 unleashed a tidal wave of American emotion. As the media constantly reminded everyone, Wayne [W]as the man who carried 'true grit' over from the movie screen into real life: no self-respecting American could fail to be moved by the sight of the Duke, ravaged by 'Big C" but still a vast and imposing presence, looming up before the TV cameras at the 1979 Academy Awards ceremony. It was an awesome occasion. He said that night.
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Synopsis: John Wayne returned to the role that won him an Oscar in this sequel to the western classic True Grit. Rooster Cogburn (Wayne) has once again been stripped of his badge after some questionable behavior with his gun, but he's given the chance to earn it back after an especially appalling crimeRead More
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