An archetypal classic Western, since remade countless times, with Alan Ladd superb as the world-weary gunslinger who rides into town and finds himself as the 'good guy' protecting the innocent from powerful malevolent forces. In this case the innocent are squatters determined to fight for their rights against a rancher and his gunmen; in one way this is the evolution of the west from lawlessness to settlement, in another the battle between big and small business. For Shane the options are clear,
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THE ALAMO (1960)
CertificationPG Our Rating
John Wayne produces, directs and stars in this heroic reinvention of the battle of the Alamo, where 185 men stood firm against forces over thirty five times larger than their own. Epic, rousing and nominated for seven Oscars The Alamo is a classic John Wayne western, a world populated by men who couldn't even spell ‘fear' let alone experience it as an emotion.
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THE SHOOTIST (1976)
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Wayne was perfectly cast as the dying gunfighter disturbed in his dotage by young tyros out to test their mettle against him. Beautifully shot in cold blues and greys, this classic evolves slowly into one of Wayne's finest and, as it turned out, his last role.
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WESTWORLD (1973)
Certification12 Our Rating
A futuristic entertainment park has been split into three zones, WesternWorld, MedievalWorld and RomanWorld, each full of human looking robots, and guests are allowed to indulge in their fantasies, including murder and sex. However a series of technical hitches lead to some androids misbehaving and ends with the sinister Yul Brynner stalking the mockup saloons slaughtering unsuspecting tourists.
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