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Jul 29, 1970 · Chisum: Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. With John Wayne, Forrest Tucker, Christopher George, Ben Johnson. Cattle baron John Chisum joins forces with Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett to fight the Lincoln County land war.
- Andrew V. Mclaglen
- 80
- 3 min
Language. English. Budget. $4 million [1] Box office. $6,000,000 (rentals) [2] [3] 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."
- $6,000,000 (rentals)
- Andrew J. Fenady
- $4 million
- Dominic Frontiere
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Chisum is a loose retelling of history, about the real life John Chisum, played by Wayne, a cattle farmer who took on big business and, while not coming out the victor he hoped, emerged a hero to the little man and a legend in the west. You don't start a movie like that with gritty, new-fangled credits.
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. 6,320 1 h 51 min 1970. X-Ray G. Action · Adventure · Exciting · Serious. Available to rent or buy. Rent. HD $2.99. Buy. HD $12.99. More purchase. options.
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1970 · 1 hr 52 min. G. Western. The most powerful man in the 1870’s New Mexico Territory battles a ruthless land speculator and corrupt sheriff to keep control of his cattle empire. Subtitles: English.
Summaries. Cattle baron John Chisum joins forces with Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett to fight the Lincoln County land war. As one of the founders of the town of Lincoln, John Chisum is increasingly worried as Lawrence Murphy moves in on the local stores, bank and land by questionable means.
