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John Wayne's 1960s Westerns Ranked
John Wayne's 1960s Western films ranked from forgettable to Oscar-winning.
In brief
John Wayne's 1960s Western films ranked from forgettable to Oscar-winning. John Wayne's 1960s Westerns range from forgettable to critically acclaimed, with True Grit winning him his only Oscar. Originally reported by CBR.
John Wayne's 1960s Western Films
John Wayne starred in eleven Western films during the 1960s, ranging from forgettable to critically acclaimed.
The Undefeated (1969)
The Undefeated features John Wayne and Rock Hudson as former Civil War enemies forced to collaborate in Mexico.
The Alamo (1960)
John Wayne played Davy Crockett in The Alamo, which won one Oscar but faced criticism for historical inaccuracies.
North to Alaska (1960)
North to Alaska shows John Wayne's comedic side with a romantic plot involving a saloon girl and miscommunications.
The War Wagon (1967)
The War Wagon features John Wayne as a robber with Kirk Douglas, known for its humor but lacking depth.
How the West Was Won (1962)
How the West Was Won had an all-star cast but John Wayne had minimal screen time despite being part of the main cast.
McLintock! (1963)
McLintock! stars John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara with a comedic romance and a controversial spanking scene.
The Comancheros (1961)
The Comancheros features John Wayne and Stuart Whitman in an odd-couple dynamic with Lee Marvin as the villain.
The Sons of Katie Elder (1965)
The Sons of Katie Elder follows four brothers teaming up after their father's murder and land theft.
El Dorado (1966)
El Dorado is a remake of Rio Bravo with humor and progressive gender roles for the 1960s.
True Grit (1969)
True Grit won John Wayne his only Oscar for his role as Rooster Cogburn, a grumpy U.S. Marshal.
At a glance
John Wayne's 1960s Westerns range from forgettable to critically acclaimed, with True Grit winning him his only Oscar.
