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John Wayne had brawled bare-knuckle gunned down desperadoes, fought jungle wars and piloted the skies. But The Cowboys gave him one of the most juiciest as a leather-tough rancher who, deserted by his regular help, hires 11 greenhorn schoolboys for a cattle drive across 400 treacherous miles. When the dust settled, Wayne had .. Read more

Starring John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Bruce Dern, Colleen Dewhurst
Director Mark Rydell
Genres Action/Adventure

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    James Bond to replace Sherlock Holmes in Cowboys & Aliens?

    • 14 Jan 2010

    James Bond Daniel Craig is in talks to replace Sherlock Holmes star Robert Downey Jr. in new movie Cowboys & Aliens. Downey Jr. reportedly quit the project, directed by Iron Man filmmaker Jon Favreau, to concentrate on a Sherlock Holmes sequel and now Craig is the frontrunner to land the lead. He has been offered the role of Zeke Johnson in the movie, which is based on a fantastic 2006 graphic novel, according to Daily Variety. Busy Favreau has also adapted the story for the big screen and he'l Read more

    Sherlock Holmes

    Downey Jr. quits Cowboys for Holmes

    • 13 Jan 2010

    Robert Downey Jr. has dropped out of new movie Cowboys And Aliens to concentrate on the Sherlock Holmes sequel, according to reports. The Hollywood actor was set to re-team with Iron Man director Jon Favreau for the sci-fi adventure, based on the 2006 graphic novel of the same name. But Favreau is now looking for a new star after Downey Jr. quit the project following a schedule clash with a planned follow-up to the detective drama, according to EW.com. Studio bosses are reportedly set to have... Read more

    Iron Man 2

    Favreau to take on Cowboys and Aliens?

    • 03 Sep 2009

    Director Jon Favreau is in talks to reteam with Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. for a new comic book adaptation of Cowboys And Aliens. Downey Jr. has been linked to the project for over a year, but production has been delayed because studio bosses have yet to appoint a filmmaker to helm the movie. According to Daily Variety, Favreau is now favourite to take on the task - making it his third collaboration with the Hollywood actor. The pair recently wrapped production on Iron Man 2. Steven... Read more

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    Downey Jr to get Hollywood star

    • 23 Jun 2008

    Robert Downey Jr is among a list of celebrities to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Iron Man star is set to receive the accolade along with fellow actors Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley. The stars will be officially unveiled on the Hollywood Boulevard during next year. Other names to receive stars on the famous walk are Cameron Diaz, Hugh Jackman, Peter Pan character Tinkerbell, Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman and disco legends Village People. The... Read more

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      John Wayne had brawled bare-knuckle gunned down desperadoes, fought jungle wars and piloted the skies. But The Cowboys gave him one of the most juiciest as a leather-tough rancher who, deserted by his regular help, hires 11 greenhorn schoolboys for a cattle drive across 400 treacherous miles. When ...