John Wayne-A Life on Film

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John Wayne-A Life on Film

2000

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Overview

Recap of The Duke's career from its beginning in the silent era up to his final film "The Shootist".

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6 featured cast members

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John Wayne

Himself

Maureen O'Hara

Self (archive footage)

John Ford

Self (archive footage)

Jeffrey Hunter

Self (archive footage)

Ward Bond

Self (archive footage)

James Stewart

Self (archive footage)

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