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Jul 29, 1970 · A biographical western film about John Chisum, a wealthy rancher who fought against land grabbers in New Mexico. Chisum recruits Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett to help him in the Lincoln County war.
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- Biography, Drama, Western
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- 1970-07-29
Chisum is a 1970 American Western film directed by Andrew McLaglen, starring John Wayne in the title role, and adapted for the screen by Andrew J. Fenady from his short story "Chisum and the Lincoln County War."
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John Simpson Chisum (August 16, 1824 – December 22, 1884) was a wealthy cattle baron in the American West in the mid-to-late 19th century. He was born in Hardeman County, Tennessee , and moved with his family to the Republic of Texas in 1837, later finding work as a building contractor.
In 1878 John Chisum, the owner of a huge New Mexico cattle ranch, discovers that Lawrence Murphy, a corrupt businessman, is trying to gain control of the surrounding land by illegally foreclosing mortgages.
Chisum. John Wayne heads a colorful cast in the epic tale of a legendary rancher who built an empire and has to face off with a civilized, smooth-talking land grabber to protect his spread. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
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A Western film about cattle baron John Chisum and his allies fighting the Lincoln County land war in New Mexico. The plot summary includes the main characters, the conflicts, the events, and the themes of the movie.
