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Chisum (1970)
Released By: Warner Home Video   Rating: G   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: Western
MPAA Rating: G
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Ben Johnson, Christopher George, Forrest Tucker, John Wayne
Published ID: 2957
UPC: 085391108924, 085391158592,
Plot: John Wayne toplines this biography of the cattle owner John Simpson Chisum, a controversial figure who was the most powerful man in New Mexico during the Wild West era. A founder and prominent citizen in the town of Lincoln, Chisum is slow to act when ruthless land baron Lawrence Murphy (Forrest Tucker) moves in on several local businesses and takes them over. By the time Chisum and his ally, fellow rancher Henry Tunstall (Patrick Knowles), decide to go to the law, Murphy's already bought and paid for influence there, as well. The only recourse left to the cattlemen is to take Murphy on in all-out range war that embroils everyone in the county, including Tunstall's hand Billy the Kid Bonney (Geoffrey Deuel) and his comrade Pat Garrett (Glenn Corbett). Screenwriter and producer Andrew J. Fenady based the script for Chisum (1970) on his own short story, a very loosely fact-based account of Chisum, Billy the Kid and their involvement in the Lincoln County wars. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
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GOOD MOVIE
Added 10/14/2009

JOHN WAYNE MADE SOME GOOD COWBOY MOVIES.I WATCHED THEM OFTEN WHEN THEY CAME ON TELEVISION AS A KID,AND I STILL ENJOY THEM TODAY. ERICK
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John Wayne would be proud.
Added 9/16/2009

I tried to order this movie through my local video store and it would take 2 weeks since it is an outdated movie. I was introduced to Amazon and was pleasantly surprized. The purchase was not only cheaper but was delivered to my house in half the time the local store was to be able to. I recommend not only this purchase but Amazon itself. Sharon Bell
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no title
Added 5/11/2009

It's a good John Wayne movie, my father likes westerns, but he likes John Wayne the best. I'm glad I can still find the video version, amazon.com
is the only place I can. Thank You.

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Good Duke Western - worth watching
Added 4/11/2009

Chisum was filmed late in John Wayne's career. While it is not a classic like True Grit, Chisum is an entertaining Western with a decent plot and plenty of action. I particularly liked the gun fight scenes (when they are crossing the river, and the stand-off at the end). While the plot is a little clumsy it is easy to follow, and plenty of other reviewers have done a good job describing it.

Two minor complaints I have about the film. First, there is some goofy music used throughout which detracts from the movie. Second, the Billy the Kid theme is not overly well done. The actor who plays Billy is not right for the role.

If you like John Wayne films, you will most likely enjoy Chisum since it is an entertaining Western full of plenty of gun fights and action.

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OK, but not his best.
Added 3/26/2009

This DVD was good quality, but the actual movie is not one of Wayne's best. It is not one that we wanted to watch over again.
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GOOD MOVIE
Added 10/14/2009

JOHN WAYNE MADE SOME GOOD COWBOY MOVIES.I WATCHED THEM OFTEN WHEN THEY CAME ON TELEVISION AS A KID,AND I STILL ENJOY THEM TODAY. ERICK
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
John Wayne would be proud.
Added 9/16/2009

I tried to order this movie through my local video store and it would take 2 weeks since it is an outdated movie. I was introduced to Amazon and was pleasantly surprized. The purchase was not only cheaper but was delivered to my house in half the time the local store was to be able to. I recommend not only this purchase but Amazon itself. Sharon Bell
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
no title
Added 5/11/2009

It's a good John Wayne movie, my father likes westerns, but he likes John Wayne the best. I'm glad I can still find the video version, amazon.com
is the only place I can. Thank You.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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