True Grit 1969

“True Grit” is a 1969 Western film directed by Henry Hathaway and starring John Wayne in the role that won him his only Academy Award for Best Actor. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Charles Portis. In the film, Wayne plays U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn, a tough and grizzled […]

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The Cowboys 1972

“The Cowboys” is a 1972 Western film directed by Mark Rydell and starring John Wayne. The film is based on the novel by William Dale Jennings. In the movie, Wayne plays Wil Andersen, a rancher who is left with no choice but to hire a group of young boys as cowhands after his regular crew […]

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Western Icons with Ethan Wayne

Los Angeles – April 26, 2018 – In honor of what would have been John Wayne’s 111th birthday this May, The Duke’s son and President of John Wayne Enterprises Ethan Wayne opens his vault of never-before-seen photos and rare memorabilia for HDNET MOVIES’ WESTERN ICONS film collection starting Friday, May 18. Ethan Wayne will host 10-nights […]

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