The American West of John Ford

1971 0h 52m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 15

WesternDocumentary

Synopsis

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A documentary encapsulating the career and Western films of director 'John Ford' , including clips from his work and interviews with his colleagues.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Wayne
Self - Narrator
Henry Fonda
Self - Narrator
James Stewart
Self - Narrator
Andy Devine
Self
John Ford
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Denis Sanders
Writers: David H. Vowell
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Denis Sanders, shot by Bob Collins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Keith M. Olson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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John Wayne and Henry Fonda and James Stewart carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0066759 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Denis Sanders directs. Bob Collins behind the camera. Keith M. Olson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
255 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Denis Sanders, shot by Bob Collins. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Keith M. Olson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6John Wayne and Henry Fonda and James Stewart carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0066759 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.