The Best Western Movies Ever Made That Shaped An Entire Industry

Published on October 29, 2020
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Red River

Red River is considered the best in John Wayne’s career. The 1948 film told a fictional account of the first cattle drive that spanned from Texas to Kansas running along the Chisholm Trail. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards.

Red River John Wayne’s Best Western

Red River – John Wayne’s Best Western

Red River

Red River cost producers $2.4 million, but it turned into a big success, bringing a lot more to their pockets. It was chosen as the 5th best Western film of all time by the American Film Institute, solidifying its place in Western film history.

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Red River John Wayne’s Best Western

Red River