John Ford's classic western combines spectacular scenery with a solid narrative. A civil war veteran trails Indians to rescue his niece. Read more
| Starring | John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles, Natalie Wood |
|---|---|
| Director | John Ford |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
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The Godfather and The Wizard of Oz have both been named as best films in lists compiled by the American Film Institute (AFI). A jury of 1,500 film artists, critics and historians drew up ten lists, which were divided into ten genres including gangster, sci-fi, animated and Western. President of the AFI, Bob Gazzale, said that this kind of exposure helps to keep classic films in the cultural consciousness. As well as Oz and the Godfather, 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Searchers, Raging Bull and... Read more
"High Noon" has been voted the greatest western of all time in a new poll. The 1952 classic film, in which a sheriff is forced to face a deadly enemy but finds that his own town refuses to help him, was voted top of a poll including classic films starring Clint Eastwood and John Wayne. Gary Cooper's portrayal of lawman Will Kane won him an Oscar. Clint Eastwood got five of his films into the top 20, including Sergio Leone's classic "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" writes... Read more