Movie: The American West of John Ford

Top 5 Billed Cast

John Wayne
John Wayne

Self - Narrator

Henry Fonda
Henry Fonda

Self - Narrator

James Stewart
James Stewart

Self - Narrator

Andy Devine
Andy Devine

Self

John Ford
John Ford

Self

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    A documentary encapsulating the career and Western films of director 'John Ford' , including clips from his work and interviews with his colleagues.

  • Release Date

    1971-12-05

  • Average

    6.3

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
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    English
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