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McLintock Reviews

1963 Certificate U Certificate U
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The battle of the sexes goes into full throttle in this madcap Western take on THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. G,W. McLintock (John Wayne) is a successful, hard-drinking, rabble-rousing cattle baron whose town is named in his honour. When Katherine (Maureen O'Hara), his estranged wife, seeks a divorce, they immediately lock horns, .. Read more

Starring John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Patrick Wayne, Stefanie Powers
Director Andrew V. McLaglen
Genres Action/Adventure

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  • 1 stars out of 4

    Sub-Ford Western farce borrowed from The Taming of the Shrew, with much fist-fighting and mud-splattering, and rather too much chat in between.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
  • Most helpful members' reviews (3) of McLintock

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  • 5 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars

    Great Chemistry

    With what has to be the funniest film John Wayne has ever starred in. The chemistry and friendship with co-star Maureen O'Hara is there to be seen.
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      • Ian Bull from Basingstoke, England
  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 1.0 star

    Doesn't earn its spurs!

    Picture quality was on a par with a VHS recording made in '95 and viewed 30 odd times (not that I would view this film 30+ times).

    The acting was... more

      • A customer from Worcester
  • 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2.0 stars

    not v good

    to much over acting not enough plot

      • A customer from bham
  • Most recent members' reviews (2) of McLintock

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  • 5 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars

    Great Chemistry

    With what has to be the funniest film John Wayne has ever starred in. The chemistry and friendship with co-star Maureen O'Hara is there to be seen.
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      • Ian Bull from Basingstoke, England
  • Rated - 3.0 stars

    ropey!

    enjoyed film just a shame they didnt clean up picture when put onto dvd

      • A customer from lancs
  • 5 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars

    Great Chemistry

    With what has to be the funniest film John Wayne has ever starred in. The chemistry and friendship with co-star Maureen O'Hara is there to be seen.
    more

      • Ian Bull from Basingstoke, England
  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 1.0 star

    Doesn't earn its spurs!

    Picture quality was on a par with a VHS recording made in '95 and viewed 30 odd times (not that I would view this film 30+ times).

    The acting was... more

      • A customer from Worcester
  • 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 2.0 stars

    not v good

    to much over acting not enough plot

      • A customer from bham
  • Rated - 3.0 stars

    ropey!

    enjoyed film just a shame they didnt clean up picture when put onto dvd

      • A customer from lancs
  • 2 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 3.0 stars

    TOP MOVIE !!!

    George Washington McLintock (John Wayne) has a saddlebag full of trouble. The owner of the largest ranch in the territory, which also includes a mine and a ... more

      • A customer from GLASGOW
  • Rated - 4.0 stars

    TERRIBLE PICTURE QUALITY

    I OWN THIS DVD...WHILE IT IS ONE OF JOHN WAYNES BEST AND FUNNIEST FILMS, THE PICTURE QUALITY IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE...UNLESS I GOT A BAD DVD

      • JAMES MC KEE from N. IRELAND
  • Rated - 1.0 star

    Quality of Film poor

    I have seen many John Wayne films, older and newer, the Quality of this film is very poor indeed.

      • John Windsor from Melksham, Wiltshire
  • Rated - 4.0 stars

    The Pilgrims way.........

    One of many classic movies made by 'The Duke'. Time does not dimimish the quality of the acting nor the action . Thoroughly good and waiting for newer ... more

      • A customer from Wales
  • Rated - 4.0 stars

    McLintock

    I enjoyed this. It was great fun!

  • Rated - 4.0 stars

    Quite Good

    Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne always do work well together. Not too bad a film

      • A customer from Basildon
  • Critics' reviews

  • 1 stars out of 4

    Sub-Ford Western farce borrowed from The Taming of the Shrew, with much fist-fighting and mud-splattering, and rather too much chat in between.

    • Halliwell's Film Guide
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    • McLintock
      The battle of the sexes goes into full throttle in this madcap Western take on THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. G,W. McLintock (John Wayne) is a successful, hard-drinking, rabble-rousing cattle baron whose town is named in his honour. When Katherine (Maureen O'Hara), his estranged wife, seeks a divorce, ...

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