Out of a total of 179 films in which the legendary Oscar winner starred, his favorite was one completely different from all the others. See which is a great movie in the top ten of the world’s most famous western legends.
10. She wore a yellow ribbon (1949) – one of the most expensive westerns of the time, but it became a big hit and remains a classic to this day. It was filmed in Monument Valley, on the southern border of Utah. Cameraman Winton Hoch won an Oscar in 1950 for Best Color Shot.
9. Sons of Katie Elder (1965) – The film is known for one of the most obvious mistakes that happen in westerns. John Wayne fired 13 bullets out of a possible 6 during the final battle. Ironically, for several years at the beginning of his Hollywood career, Wayne worked on checking continuity in films.
8. The Shootist 1976 – Oscar nominee for Best Director. Wayne’s last film. He died three years later. 7. Fort Apache (1948) – one of the first authentic and compassionate depictions of Indians involved in the American Civil War
6. The Peaceful Man (1952) – The film is best known for its lavish depiction of an Irish countryside and a long, semi-comic showdown with the fists of Wayne and Victor McLaglen. He earned seven Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture, and won two: John Ford won his fourth and final Oscar. Winston C. Hoch and Archie Stout received the award for best recording. Victor McLaglen was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor category. A scene from the film appears in the film ET. ET watches a scene where Wayne grabs O’Hara by the arm and kisses her. John Wayne said this is his favorite film of his career. 5. The Longest Day (1962) – Although the most expensive black-and-white film in history (until Schindler’s list in 1993), it was one of the most successful Hollywood films of the 1960s, and 20th Century Fox significantly helped survive the aftermath of the financial debacle. the film Cleopatra . Winner of two Oscars for best photography and for best effects, and three more nominations for best film, best director and best editing. 4. Red River (1948) – although filmed in 1946, it only premiered on September 30, 1948, because Howard Hughes sued Howard Hawks and United Artists, claiming the film was similar to Hughes ’film The Outlaw . He was nominated for an Oscar for editing and for Best Original Story.
3. The Mail Carriage (1939) – a role that affirmed Wayne as a movie star. The first sound film directed by John Ford . He won two Oscars in 1940, Thomas Mitchell for Best Supporting Actor and for Music. He was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director, Art Production, Best Black and White Filming and Editing. It is considered one of the most influential films ever made. Orson Welles claimed that the shooting book was perfect and that he had watched the film more than 40 times before making his film, Citizen Kane 1941. Akira Kurosawa said this was one of his favorite films and how it influenced his film Seven Samurai 1954. 3
The Mail Carriage (1939) – a role that affirmed Wayne as a movie star. The first sound film directed by John Ford . He won two Oscars in 1940, Thomas Mitchell for Best Supporting Actor and for Music. He was also nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, Best Director, Art Production, Best Black and White Filming and Editing. It is considered one of the most influential films ever made. Orson Welles claimed that the shooting book was perfect and that he had watched the film more than 40 times before making his film, Citizen Kane 1941. Akira Kurosawa said this was one of his favorite films and how it influenced his film Seven Samurai 1954 .2. The Man Who Killed Liberty Valance (1962) – Oscar nominee in the Best Costume category. Along with the films Seekers and My Dear Clementine , he is considered one of John Ford’s best westerns .
1.The Searchers (1956) – is considered one of the best cinematographic films. Directors Martin Scorsese and George Lucas claim that this is the most significant film of the 20th century, while Entertainment Weekly named it the 13th best film of all time. He won the Golden Globe in 1958.
John is considered the best western actor of all time.
