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The John Wayne Westerns Collection [DVD]
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Format | PAL |
Contributor | Richard Boone, Robert Mitchum, Dean Martin, Don Siegel, Geraldine Page, Henry Hathaway, Howard Hawks, John Wayne, John Farrow, George Sherman, Jorge Rivero, Glen Campbell, John Ford, James Stewart, Maureen O'Hara, Lauren Bacall, Andrew McLaglen See more |
Sprache | English, German, Italian |
Runtime | 17 hours and 13 minutes |
Colour | Color / Black & White |
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Product description
Collection of nine western films starring Hollywood legend John Wayne. The titles featured are 'Hondo' (1953), 'McLintock!' (1963), 'True Grit' (1969), 'Rio Lobo' (1970), 'El Dorado' (1966), 'Big Jake' (1971), 'The Shootist' (1976), 'The Sons of Katie Elder' (1965) and 'The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance' (1962).
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : Unknown
- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Language : English, German, Italian
- Product Dimensions : 13.49 x 1.5 x 19 cm; 149.69 g
- Item model number : MSE741237
- Director : John Farrow, Andrew McLaglen, Henry Hathaway, Howard Hawks, George Sherman
- Media Format : PAL
- Run time : 17 hours and 13 minutes
- Release date : 21 Sept. 2009
- Actors : John Wayne, Geraldine Page, Maureen O'Hara, Glen Campbell, Jorge Rivero
- Subtitles: : English, German, Dutch, Finnish, Italian
- Language : German (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Italian (Dolby Digital 5.1)
- Studio : Paramount Home Entertainment
- ASIN : B002GDM2T6
- Country of origin : Poland
- Number of discs : 9
- Best Sellers Rank: 4,975 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)
- 898 in Box Sets (DVD & Blu-ray)
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Now I own them on dvd superb.
The packaging itself isn't great, nor is it the worst I've seen. As other reviewers have mentioned, the discs come in cardboard sleeves that are sure to scratch or damage them over time. I placed them all in plastic sleeves and then reinserted them into the box, and it seems to have worked well.
The packing doesn't follow any logical order for the films, but my review will list them chronologically. Since there is no description of any kind regarding extra features, I will list those as well.
Hondo (1953)
Based on the 1952 short story "The Gift of the Cochise" by famed western author Louis L'Amour, and originally filmed in 3-D, Hondo is the story of a cavalry dispatcher for the US Army (Wayne) who comes upon a widow and her son after losing his horse in a battle with Indians several days earlier.
The shot of Wayne approaching the farm off the windswept prairie with nothing but his rifle and dog is a memorable one; it is, in fact, the shot included on the front of the packaging for this DVD set.
The plot moves quickly enough with some fairly unexpected turns, ending with a requisite shoot-out on a large scale.
Hondo often (unfairly) draws comparisons to 'Shane', also released in 1953. Superficially they both feature the story of a gunman who develops feelings for a mother and her son, but that's where the similarities end. 'Shane' is a character study in the guise of a western, and it is one of the greatest films ever made. Hondo is a true western, very good for its genre and time, but in no way can it or should it be compared to 'Shane.'
Special Features:
* Introduction by Leonard Maltin
* Commentary by Leonard Maltin, western historian Frank Thompson, and actor Lee Aaker (who plays the role of the boy Johnny Lowe in the film)
* The making of Hondo
* From the Batjac Vaults: a 1994 Entertainment Tonight interview about Hondo with Michael Wayne and conducted by Leonard Maltin
* The Apache: a historical overview of the Apache tribes
* Photo gallery
* Batjac teaser (trailers for other Batjac films, including Wayne's "Island in the Sky.")
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
One of the all-time greats of any genre, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance needs no introduction by me. Those who question John Wayne's on-screen abilities would do well to give this film a try. Wayne's (relatively) subtle performance as Tom Doniphon upstages Stewart's more emotional portrayal of Ransom Stoddard, leaving little doubt in the end as to who the better man really was. (From a character stand-point, of course. The actors themselves are both wonderful.)
The only special feature on this disc is a theatrical trailer.
McLintock! (1963)
A light-hearted romp featuring Wayne with his favorite leading lady, Maureen O'Hara. I enjoyed this one more than I ever thought I would, despite a subplot concerning the unfair treatment of Native Americans that gets lost in the film and never really goes anywhere.
Special Features:
* Introduction by Leonard Maltin
* Commentary by Leonard Maltin, western historian Frank Thompson, Maureen O' Hara, the lovely Stefanie Powers, Michael Wayne, and more.
* The making of McLintock!
* The Corset: Don't leave home without one
* 2-minute fight school
* Original theatrical trailer
* Batjac teaser (the same one found on the Hondo disc)
The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)
John Wayne and Dean Martin (who also appeared together in 'Rio Bravo') star in this revenge story of four sons who return home after the murder of their father and the death of their saintly mother.
The script is loose and meanders in places, but the interaction between the brothers is great and the sentimentality of the film is refreshing when compared to the cynicism dripping from the rafters in today's films.
The only special feature here is a theatrical trailer.
El Dorado (1966)
Howard Hawks was, apparently, so pleased with his masterpiece 'Rio Bravo' in 1959, that he decided to remake it. Twice! `El Dorado' is the second of the three, this time starring John Wayne and Robert Mitchum. Some great scenes, but it was difficult for me to really appreciate the film overall the way others do, when I'd already seen it done, and done better, in Rio Bravo.
A theatrical trailer is the only special feature on this disc.
True Grit (1969)
John Wayne earned his second Academy Award nomination, and only win, with his portrayal of Rooster Cogburn in `True Grit.' The film is a perennial favorite for many western buffs, and I enjoyed it was well. Not my favorite John Wayne film for sure, but it was one of the first films to address the aging star's mortality.
A theatrical trailer is the only special feature here.
Rio Lobo (1970)
Howard Hawks's second remake of 'Rio Bravo'. A fine film, but again, I can't really add anything here that I didn't already say for `El Dorado'.
There are no special features on this dis.
Big Jake (1971)
Along with 'Liberty Valance' and 'The Shootist', this is the real prize of the collection. Like `The Shootist', Big Jake seemed to me to be a very personal movie for John Wayne. It's the story of a mostly absentee father who, in the twilight of his life and career, must come to terms with the choices he's made.
On the Hollywood side of it, Wayne must also rescue a grandson he's never seen who has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom. I won't give away all the plot details, but surprises are in store for everyone involved, and Wayne is at his very best here.
There are no special features on this disc.
The Shootist (1976)
Mr. Wayne's final screen performance, and also one of his best. `The Shootist' is the story of an aging gunfighter dying of cancer, and living in a world that has moved on from the wild frontier days that birthed him.
The symbolism is heavy here, as Wayne himself was quite ill at this stage of his career with cancer. (He would die 2 years after this film was released.)
John Wayne was a giant in every sense of the word, and `The Shootist', I think, sums his character up better than almost any other film that he was in. A can't-miss final performance makes `The Shootist' a film you absolutely MUST SEE.
I received an email within minutes of it being delivered from Amazon that it was delivered and handed to the resident.
This was a lie as I was in the house at the time waiting for him. Staying in specially.
I never heard any knock on the door but I opened the door to go out to my bin and there was the packet on my doorstep.
Having been a postman myself for 47 years (now retired) I know that is a most dangerous thing to do as it could be stolen. We have always been instructed never to leave it on the doorstep and were always warned that if we did so and it was stolen and we could face charges from our police.
To be honest if we have a good relationship with the householder then we'll put it in their green (recycling) bin but we will always leave a note in their letterbox telling them to look in the green bin.
And my postman does that for me. When Amazon sends the packets through An Post (Irish post office) I never have a problem. If I'm not there then he puts it in the green bin where it is safe from robbers.
Amazon should tell their delivery people to be more careful. Don't leave it on the doorstep where people passing can see it. It's too risky.
These were Christmas presents. I don't want them to be someone else's Christmas present.
All that being said I got it. God knows when I will get to look at it but I'm sure it will be fine.
It's an excellent selection of 9 movies of John Wayne.
I've got box sets before of him with maybe only four or five that might contain one great famous movie and three really old movies of his black and white days. And they would have been quite expensive.
The selection in this box is really good but also a very reasonable price. Well worth it.
I do recommend it highly. It's great value but I hope the delivery method is better for you.
I hadn't really seen a lot of John Wayne films prior to this, playing Red Dead Redemption 2 again put me in a Western mood so I thought I'd finally get a hold of this, I really enjoyed them, the acting is great Wayne is a legend, the films are all good
Excellent condition dvds.
I was never a big fan of John Wayne myself, having always preferred the darker more serious films of Eastwood and Van Cleef, but took to watching Hondo, and then Rio Lobo with him a few weeks ago.
And wow, I really enjoyed these films! Taken with a view to the style and context with which they were made and produced, they are in reflection are truly excellent films.
Anyway, having now gunned down McClintock and True Grit, this has now become the main event of Sunday afternoon with the family!
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Start off with Fort Apache, the only movie in black and white and in 4:3. Includes Shirley Temple.
Followed by The Searchers, listed as one of the top 100 movies of all time. Has Natalie Wood co-starring.
Then there is Rio Bravo [oddly no river nearby] with Dean Martin and a late teen Ricky Nelson [both do sing].
Follow with the shortest movie of the bunch [at 92 minutes], The train Robbers with a young Ann-Margaret and also includes Ricardo Montablan.
Finally Cahill: US Marshall. Cahill wonder if his son is involved in a robbery.