Chisum

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Summary: i have alway liked this movie
Review: i never miss this sho

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Summary: STRONG JOHN WAYNE WESTERN
Review: I've always loved John Waynes westerns of the 60's and 70's. Even in older age he was a commanding presence on the screen. Chisum tells the story of the real-life Lincoln County war between John Chisum (wayne) and L.G. Murphy (Forrest Tucker). Chisum is a cattle baron who has settle this area of New Mexico long ago and a well-respected man of the Community. Murphy is the newcomer. A rich man bent on taking over Lincoln County by buying up everything he can and puttin any competitors out of business. This puts him into direct conflict with CHisum. Chisum soon uses his considerable funds to back a store and bank of his own to compete with Murphy.

Chisum is friends with another rich cattleman, a Northeasterner Henry Tunstall. Tunstall just happens to employ a certain young man named Billy Bonney AKA Billy the Kid. Tunstall is a man of God who tries to get Billy to change his lawless ways. Billy finds himself at odds with Chisum due to a romantic interest that forms between he and his niece Sally. EVentually a couple of crooked deputies kill Tunstall claiming he pulled a gun on them. Billy in turn kills the town sheriff setting off an all out war between the various factions leading to a climactic fight between Chisum and Murphy.

The movie does play quite loose with the various facts of the real life Lincoln County war especially with Kid's relation ship with Pat Garrett. The cast was very strong in this film and includes old Wayne co-hort Ben Johnson as "pepper", Chisums friend who mutters his opinion just under his breath all the time. Glen Corbett is the blue steel-eyed Pat Garrett, and Geoffrey Duel is Billy the Kid. Another of the Duke's old pals Bruce Cabot plays the Sheriff, and Chris George is along as the new sadistic Sheriff Nodeen.

The movie has all the hallmarks of Waynes westerns. Gorgeous scenery, plenty of action, and a good dose of humor. Among the memorable scenes is when Murphy's men have the town barricaded against Chisums arrival so the Duke sends a stampege of bulls plowing into the town. The DVD version I have comes with a commentary track by director Andrew McLagen.



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Summary: Whatta ya mumblin' about Pepper??!!
Review: Next to Big Jake, this was Wayne's best film in the 1970s. By this time, the Duke was so at home in front of a camera that he could do roles like this in his sleep.

Ben Johnson steals the show as James Pepper, his sidekick who has been with him through thick and thin. Two classic examples are when Chisum prepares to ride down to the river to retrieve his horses from the thieves. He says, "I'm going down there. The rest of you cover me with your long guns." As he starts down, Pepper is right behind him, and as Chisum starts to talk, Pepper responds, "I heard you Mister Chisum, but I ain't the rest of 'em," indicating he wasn't just another hired hand.

Another example is when Pepper says, "Would you like to hear my opinion Mr. John Simpson Chisum?" Wayne replies, "Nope," and Pepper never checks up, "Well, my opinion is. . ." He knew he could speak his peace and get away with it. And, as it turns out, his opinion was right on the money.

Wayne and Johnson had known each other for so long and knew their roles that their chemistry on screen was just plain natural. Several times in the movie, Pepper is mumbling about something, and Chisum is always on his case.

The script gives Wayne plenty of chances to express himself as only he could do through the years. When the head of the horse thieves says, "There must be some mistake," Wayne replies, "You made it." And when the thug asks if he brought gold or silver to buy the horses back, Wayne simply replies, "Just lead."

And don't forget when Lawrence Murphy said he felt like Chisum was threatening him. Wayne promptly decks him and says, "Wrong word! Fact!"

Wayne's facial expressions and demeanors as each situation developed in the movie are classic, showing how he had spent 40 years perfecting his craft. Anyone saying John Wayne couldn't act is a fool.

The climatic cattle stampede and fight scene at the end of the movie to break up the gunfight in town was a rousing finish to a solid Duke effort. Not his absolute best, but definitely in the Top 10 of a long career.

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Summary: A Movie That Should Get More Then 5 Stars!
Review: OK, I am a John Wayne fan! I mean, there is not a movie of his that I do not like! I LOVE shoot em up movies and this is one of them!=) IF you have not seen any John Wayne movies, you have to see this one! It is a family film that everyone would like.

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Summary: The Duke Rides again
Review: Ok, so the historical aspect is questionable, so what? This is classic John Wayne, good guys against bad guys, and predictably great until the final reel. I always felt they left the door open a little for a sequel, or moreover that this was placing a John Wayne bootprint on the story behind the story of the Lincoln County War. Whichever way, I thoroughly enjoy this every time I see it. Probably not one of the "GREAT" John Wayne westerns, and I'm being a little generous with 4 stars, but the transfer quality to DVD makes it worth it, although there isn't any extra stuff. Just under two hours, and a little violent for very young children, otherwise Enjoy

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Summary: Western classic for your library
Review: One of John Wayne's best Action Westerns. The acting is better than average and Ben Johnson actually talks in this movie!

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Summary: Chisum
Review: The very best of the "Dukes" Westerns with the possible exception of "Red River". This is the opinion of a working cowboy turned rancher.

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Summary: The Characters are the best!
Review: This is a great movie another must have in the John Wayne collection! The Characters are what stand out best in this movie, such as, Mr. Nightlinger because he is witty and inteligent. I also like Bruce Dern, because he is especially slimy, and ofcourse, John Wayne. This time instead of the "Duke", it is Mr.Nigtlinger making the memorable lines. The down side is when John Wayne dies, it was sad. It is a great movie, I also highly recommend this movie along with Big Jake.

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Summary: John Wayne at his best. rough and ready!
Review: This is a great movie. Not only is it exciting but it is full of history. Telling the story of Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett. How New Mexico became settled and how a man who can start with just a small piece of land, through hard work, perserverance, honesty, and consideration for his fellow man could amass such land and respect from his neighbors. It is truly one of Wayne's best and certainly worth watching.

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Summary: THE DUKE RULES
Review: When I saw another review of this movie I just could not let this guy "diss" the duke like this. I loved this movie, sure it has its flaws, but I found it to be very funny to the point that I was quoting it to my friends (much to their dismay). Anyway if you like a movie with a little humor along with the ruggedness of most cowboy/John Wayne movies, this is the one for you.
-Bobbie, 20