The 8 John Wayne Movies That Defined His Career
With a filmography spanning over 150 titles, there are 8 movies that cement his position as one of Hollywood's most legendary Western stars.
An adaptation of Charles Portis' 1968 novel of the same name, True Grit tells the story of 14-year-old Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld), who enlists the help of morally-questionable lawman Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) in order to avenge the death of her father by apprehending the criminal Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin). They are joined by a cocksure Texas Ranger named Labeouf (Matt Damon), who insists upon collecting the bounty on Chaney's head. The three travel across the Arkansas plains in pursuit of Chaney, risking life and limb against outlaws and wild animals in pursuit of justice.
With a filmography spanning over 150 titles, there are 8 movies that cement his position as one of Hollywood's most legendary Western stars.
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