Duke it out! Which Wayne classic deserves top billing?
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1
The Searchers
This John Ford Western chronicles the efforts of a Confederate veteran (Wayne) to track down the daughter of his murdered brother. 4455 9053
This John Ford Western chronicles the efforts of a Confederate veteran (Wayne) to track down the daughter of his murdered brother. 4455 9053
2
True Grit
Wayne's Oscar-winning turn as aging sheriff Rooster Cogburn finds him trekking into Indian territory to avenge a man's death. 4448 8972
Wayne's Oscar-winning turn as aging sheriff Rooster Cogburn finds him trekking into Indian territory to avenge a man's death. 4448 8972
3
Rio Bravo
The Duke and Dean Martin are the pair of old friends at the heart of this Howard Hawks hit, in which they tussle with a local lawbreaker. 4442 8924
The Duke and Dean Martin are the pair of old friends at the heart of this Howard Hawks hit, in which they tussle with a local lawbreaker. 4442 8924
4
The Quiet Man
Wayne shows his softer side in this drama about the tempestuous affair between an Irish-American expat and an Irish woman. 4441 9077
Wayne shows his softer side in this drama about the tempestuous affair between an Irish-American expat and an Irish woman. 4441 9077
5
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
In this John Ford Western, Wayne stars as a rancher who pairs up with a law-school grad (James Stewart) to take down the bad guy. 4232 7316
In this John Ford Western, Wayne stars as a rancher who pairs up with a law-school grad (James Stewart) to take down the bad guy. 4232 7316
6
The Shootist
The actor's last movie ever finds Wayne starring opposite Lauren Bacall and James Stewart as a gunslinger dying of cancer. 4010 7588
The actor's last movie ever finds Wayne starring opposite Lauren Bacall and James Stewart as a gunslinger dying of cancer. 4010 7588
7
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
This vivid, meditative Western finds Wayne portraying an aging war hero struggling with his impending retirement. 3820 6804
This vivid, meditative Western finds Wayne portraying an aging war hero struggling with his impending retirement. 3820 6804
8
Red River
This early Howard Hawks Western stars Wayne as a rancher who battles mutiny among his men as he drives his cattle up the Chisholm Trail. 3772 6714
This early Howard Hawks Western stars Wayne as a rancher who battles mutiny among his men as he drives his cattle up the Chisholm Trail. 3772 6714
9
Stagecoach
For his breakout performance, Wayne plays good-at-heart outlaw Ringo, who wins over a group of lawmen defending an eastbound train. 3706 6454
For his breakout performance, Wayne plays good-at-heart outlaw Ringo, who wins over a group of lawmen defending an eastbound train. 3706 6454
10
McLintock!
The chemistry between Wayne and Maureen O'Hara hits all the right notes in this 1963 comedy. 3443 5469
The chemistry between Wayne and Maureen O'Hara hits all the right notes in this 1963 comedy. 3443 5469
11
Sands of Iwo Jima
This 1949 war flick finds Wayne starring as John Stryker, a marine sergeant charged with leading his men to war. 3344 6266
This 1949 war flick finds Wayne starring as John Stryker, a marine sergeant charged with leading his men to war. 3344 6266
12
Fort Apache
The clash of opposites between Henry Fonda and Wayne, as second in command, drives this classic pic. 2482 4034
The clash of opposites between Henry Fonda and Wayne, as second in command, drives this classic pic. 2482 4034
13
In Harm’s Way
The thinking man's war movie stars an older Wayne as a demoted officer with a chance to redeem himself by taking on the Navy's brass. 1834 4106
The thinking man's war movie stars an older Wayne as a demoted officer with a chance to redeem himself by taking on the Navy's brass. 1834 4106
14
The Longest Day
Wayne shines among an all-star cast in the original blockbuster about the invasion of Normandy. 1804 3844
Wayne shines among an all-star cast in the original blockbuster about the invasion of Normandy. 1804 3844
15
They Were Expendable
Wayne and John Ford's classic makes clear the cruel truth of war: men who sacrifice everything for a cause greater than themselves. 1790 3658
Wayne and John Ford's classic makes clear the cruel truth of war: men who sacrifice everything for a cause greater than themselves. 1790 3658
16
The Green Berets
The Duke's most controversial flick is nothing if not memorable and distills the essence of his philosophy. He directed it, too. 1595 4403
The Duke's most controversial flick is nothing if not memorable and distills the essence of his philosophy. He directed it, too. 1595 4403
17
Flying Leathernecks
Wayne whips a crew of hotshot fighter pilots into shape for battles. The Duke is as gruff and authoritative as ever. 1213 3375
Wayne whips a crew of hotshot fighter pilots into shape for battles. The Duke is as gruff and authoritative as ever. 1213 3375
18
The Fighting Seabees
Sure, it's basically a propaganda flick, but the Duke is in fine form, and the ending will have you reaching for the tissues. 1163 3379
Sure, it's basically a propaganda flick, but the Duke is in fine form, and the ending will have you reaching for the tissues. 1163 3379
19
Back to Bataan
Wayne plays a guerrilla warrior aiding the Philippines against Japan. His magnetism makes up for the flick's racism. 1150 3310
Wayne plays a guerrilla warrior aiding the Philippines against Japan. His magnetism makes up for the flick's racism. 1150 3310
20
Operation Pacific
War and romance come together as Wayne fights to get a sub into fighting condition and win back his ex-wife. 1011 3365
War and romance come together as Wayne fights to get a sub into fighting condition and win back his ex-wife. 1011 3365
