John Wayne-A Life on Film

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John Wayne-A Life on Film

2000

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Documentary

Overview

Recap of The Duke's career from its beginning in the silent era up to his final film "The Shootist".

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Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

John Wayne

Himself

Acting

Maureen O'Hara

Self (archive footage)

Directing

John Ford

Self (archive footage)

Acting

Jeffrey Hunter

Self (archive footage)

Acting

Ward Bond

Self (archive footage)

Acting

James Stewart

Self (archive footage)

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