In Duke’s opinion….

[Utah Bob #35998]

He would know.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/john-wayne-thought-these-2-classic-westerns-were-better-than-the-searchers/ar-AA16ll7D?ocid=mailsignout&li=BBnbfcL

[Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619]

I agree with him. 

 

Stagecoach is basically flawless. Red River is great, but marred by the ending, where Wayne's crazed monomania is resolved with just a fistfight and a handshake.

 

The Searchers has lots of great stuff, but it's constantly being rated as one of the best of all time, which is over the top. For one thing, it's got way too much of the 'stage business' of the era: the half-wit sidekick, the moronic suitor, the you-betcha settler, etc.

 

Lots to discuss there, though....

[Smokin Gator SASS #29736]

You could probably list his best half dozen or so movies and what difference does it make determining which is best. There are objective points to make about each one but there is still a lot of subjectivity involved. We all have our favorites and there's plenty to choose from. Still enjoy watching them.

[Rye Miles #13621]

I agree with the Duke!

[Smokin Gator SASS #29736]

I have a lot of movies I rotate through during the year. Mostly more modern action type movies. When I can't  pick one to watch that night I'll out on one of my westerns. Another one I love is Ride the High Country. Joel McCrae and Randolph Scott were at the end of their careers but just hearing their voices was a treat.

[Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381]

Pshaw! Everyone knows The Conqueror was his best film.

 

 

[Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619]

2 hours ago, Smokin Gator SASS #29736 said:

 Another one I love is Ride the High Country. Joel McCrae and Randolph Scott were at the end of their careers but just hearing their voices was a treat.

 

One of the true greats.

[Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L]

Stagecoach for me

 

My wife's alias is Violet Peacock, a sort-of character from that movie. 

 

She is never seen but is talked about by Mr. Peacock--always fun on trivia night 

[Trailrider #896]

I loved She Wore a Yellow Ribbon and Red River, and Rio Bravo.   I thought The Searchers was okay.  I hated The Shootist! Why? Because I figured it was The Duke's last movie! 

[Lone Spur Jake SASS #7728]

Was there ever an "A" list John Wayne western that wasn't worth watching at least 10 times.?  Some of them maybe even 20 times to watch?

[Sawhorse Kid]

I too agree.

'The Searchers'  is a good movie, but not as great as some movies lists try to make it sound.