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Jun 29, 2023 · UPDATED 6/29/2023. John Wayne and Robert Mitchum, the father of Christopher Mitchum, starred side by side in the 1966 movie El Dorado, a remake of Rio Bravo. The cord of friendship was tied between the two actors on this set.
2 days ago · The End of an Era. The final blow to John Wayne and Christopher Mitchum’s friendship came in the form of a public feud. In later interviews, Mitchum revealed that he felt betrayed by Wayne’s lack of support during a difficult time in his career.
Feb 10, 2022 · EL DORADO saw Robert Mitchum make a big mistake that he solved with John Wayne and director Howard Hawks by incorporating it into the movie's final scenes.
- 3 min
- George Simpson
Hired gunman Cole Thornton (John Wayne) turns down a job with Bart Jason (Edward Asner) as it would mean having to fight an old sheriff friend (Robert Mitchum). Some months later, he finds out the lawman is on the bottle and a top gunfighter (Christopher George) is heading his way to help Jason.
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- Drama, Romance, Western
- Howard Hawks
- 1967-06-30
The film was Wayne's 138th picture and was filmed before The War Wagon, but its release was delayed so that Paramount's Nevada Smith with Steve McQueen would not have to compete with a John Wayne film at the box office. El Dorado finally reached the theatres in June 1967, a month after The War Wagon had opened. [8]
Dec 14, 2023 · John Wayne and Robert Mitchum first crossed paths while filming “El Dorado” in 1966. Despite their starkly different personalities (Wayne was the epitome of a traditional American hero, while Mitchum exuded a rebellious edge), the two formed an instant chemistry on and off-screen.
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