5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the lesser known movies

D.L.T. · June 26, 2006

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5.0 out of 5 stars The many sides of actor John Wayne

M.G. · December 3, 2011

This collection of John Wayne movies is a must have for any collection. While they may not be his best group of movies they are all very interesting. I bought this just to get "The Conqueror", so the other movies were an added bonus. I love John Wayne as Genghis Khan and Susan Hayward as the "tarter woman" that he falls in love with the minute he sees her. It's a very memorable scene. John Wayne's acting style is pretty much the same in any movie he does. It's his larger than life presence that commands your attention to any movie he does. I had not seen any of the other movies in this collection until i bought this dvd. I was not disappointed in any one of them. They each have him playing a different type of character. My favorite one out of the bunch is "The Conqueror" Buy the collection then you can decide which is your favorite Movie in the group. ENJOY!!

5.0 out of 5 stars WWII John Wayne, always great

m. · November 12, 2023

This will remind you what your dad's/grandfather's did for us

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good John Wayne Collection - Give It A Chance

M.E.S. · August 7, 2014

Those reviewers who call "The Conquerer" one of the worst movies ever have apparently not seen critically acclaimed stinkers like "Ordinary People" and "Little Miss Sunshine." I mention those two over-rated snoozers because 1. the acting and direction in OP is a lot worse than that in "Conquerer," and 2. the story and characters in LMS are a lot more far-fetched than those in "Conquerer."This is a typical epic film from the 1950s. It features a great all-around cast that does what great casts did back then - deliver a movie at a level that showcased their talent and professionalism. Most of the main characters in this film are taken by well-known and talented actors. It's not like they all suddenly forgot what they were doing. They put their talents to work and it shows.Sure, John Wayne sounds like John Wayne, but wouldn't it be worse if he tried to be something he never was? Do we expect actors to learn a Mongolian accent to speak English dialogue? That would be a lot more farcical than what we have here: a star delivering a star performance that his fans would enjoy. All of the actors adopt a "white man come, big trouble" way of delivering their lines. That's just the way it was in the 1950s, a convention accepted as readily as Nazi officers in movies speaking with a British accent. White people playing Mongols? Well, white people played everybody back in the day.The battle scenes are effective and more-realistic than the norm for the time. The musical score by Victor Young is really delightful, a mixture of quasi-Borodin and Rimsky-Korsakov, with a "love theme" that's quite appealing.Is the story historically accurate? No. Guess what? It's Hollywood.Give this movie a chance, preferably by viewing it uninterrupted on DVD with the sound piped through your stereo set-up. You might be pleasantly surprised.I'll be watching this movie a lot more than I will modern movies with historic/mythical story lines like Kevin Kostner's "Robin Hood" and Mel Gibson's "Braveheart." At least "The Conquerer" does its Hollywood era proud in a way that those updated versions never will."Jet Pilot" was entirely unknown to me. It's pretty standard stuff, except that Janet Leigh gets to light up the screen with her beauty and presence.I plan on reviewing Disc 1 in this set at a later date.Recommended.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie

F. · August 4, 2023

I have always loved this movie from my early years. I'm 70 years young now. Still do!!!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great condition for used CD.

D.&.H. · October 5, 2023

Loved seeing John Wayne in untypical movies for him...especially Shepherd of the Hills.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good old movie, a little dated maybe.

J. · December 7, 2024

Good old movie, alittle dated, but it is about 70 years old.

5.0 out of 5 stars Reliable seller

T.S. · December 8, 2023

Good price fast shipping thanks

Düsenjäger

K.M. · March 23, 2025

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Super film

n. · January 1, 2020

RAS

excellent

r.b. · September 17, 2013

an excellent boxed set,good quality digital transfers, well packaged and presented a MUST for all Wayne fans.i would highly recommend this set

John Wayne:An American Icon

E.C. · July 6, 2013

I have only watched "Pittsburgh" as of yet. I was very pleasantly surprized with the quality of the copy. This movie was the reason I purchased this collection.

Buenas adquisición

V.D. · August 29, 2023

A un buen precio. Una peli complicada de encontrar para amantes de Wayne. Si Bolo trae raras a bajo precio les compraré más