The Searchers
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baldy1926

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2,153 posts

231 months

Friday 6th April 2012
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Hi
Just watched my favorite western yet again. I know John Wayne had his faults but when directed by John Ford they produced some stunning films.
With john ford westerns you had the combination of stunning scenery and he put the odd comic moment in. He also used some of the same cast in his films.
The first time i watched the searchers i was hooked and its a film i can watch over and over agian.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but it was a very enjoyable afternoons viewing for me.
Just had to share this

Riff Raff

5,462 posts

226 months

Friday 6th April 2012
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baldy1926 said:
Hi
Just watched my favorite western yet again. I know John Wayne had his faults but when directed by John Ford they produced some stunning films.
With john ford westerns you had the combination of stunning scenery and he put the odd comic moment in. He also used some of the same cast in his films.
The first time i watched the searchers i was hooked and its a film i can watch over and over agian.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but it was a very enjoyable afternoons viewing for me.
Just had to share this
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Eric Mc

125,905 posts

296 months

Friday 6th April 2012
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Never a John Wayne fan but I do like some of his pictures - especially if directed by John Ford.

I watched "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" the other night. Although directed by Ford it could not be further from "The Searchers" in style. Instead of the wide open spaces of The West, most of the action takes place in verious rooms - it could almost be a stage play it's so claustrophobic.

It's my favourite western.

Halb

53,012 posts

214 months

Friday 6th April 2012
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baldy1926 said:
Hi
Just watched my favorite western yet again. I know John Wayne had his faults but when directed by John Ford they produced some stunning films.
With john ford westerns you had the combination of stunning scenery and he put the odd comic moment in. He also used some of the same cast in his films.
The first time i watched the searchers i was hooked and its a film i can watch over and over agian.
I know its not everyones cup of tea but it was a very enjoyable afternoons viewing for me.
Just had to share this
Indeed, The Quiet Man was on tother day, ace film.
JW is a decent actor.


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p1doc

3,847 posts

215 months

Saturday 7th April 2012
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true grit and the shootist were great plus the police one ??mcq??
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