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American cinema icon and Western star, John Wayne, was a magnificent force on the silver screen who gained notoriety for classic films such as The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and Red River. Born in Winterset, Iowa, Wayne, also known as the Duke, never initially intended to pursue a career as an actor, but after an injury cost him his football scholarship at UCLA, he started working as a prop and stuntman in Western productions.
Dunson is a straight shooter who isn't afraid to tell someone exactly how it is. The hard-working, no-nonsense rancher has never been one to wear his heart on his sleeve, but even though he keeps others at arms' length, deep down he has a genuine sense of empathy and compassion for others, especially those who are less fortunate.
8 Ringo Kid 'Stagecoach' Wayne gives a monumental performance in the landmark Western classic, Stagecoach, as the Ringo Kid, who, after learning his father and brother were murdered, escapes from jail and crosses paths with a stagecoach that is headed for New Mexico.
6 John T. Chance 'Rio Bravo' In Howard Hawks' classic Western, Rio Bravo, Wayne takes on the role of lawman, Sheriff John T. Chance, who arrests a local gunslinger, Joe Burdette , after killing a man in a saloon. When Burdette's brother arrives to spring Joe out, Chance refuses to back down, and, with the help of a local rummy , a young cowboy , and a wise-cracking old man , they take a stand against Burdette and his posse.
Unlike the majority of Wayne's characters, Thornton is a man of few words and refuses to use violence. While he is capable of holding his own in a fight, he still can't forgive himself for the past, which presents a problem for his future. Throughout the entire movie, Thornton slowly shows his true colors but is gentle and understanding towards his new wife's situation, proving him to be one-of-a-kind.
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