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The American West of John Ford (1971): Cast

The American West of John Ford (1971) movie poster

The American West of John Ford is a 1971 western documentary directed by Denis Sanders, starring John Ford, John Wayne and James Stewart. It runs 52 minutes.

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The American West of John Ford (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
52 min
Director
Denis Sanders
Genres
Documentary , Western
Original language
English
Studio
CBS
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The American West of John Ford About?

The premise of The American West of John Ford without spoilers.

A documentary encapsulating the career and Western films of director ‘John Ford’ , including clips from his work and interviews with his colleagues.

The American West of John Ford Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • reference to william s. hart
  • western filmmaking as subject
  • filmmaking
  • drama filmmaking as subject
  • monument valley
  • silent filmmaking as subject
  • war filmmaking as subject
  • voice over narration
  • navajo indian
  • stagecoach
  • film director
  • 7th cavalry
+23 more
  • reference to walter raleigh
  • reference to geronimo
  • reference to wyatt earp
  • reference to george armstrong custer
  • director actor relationship
  • film clip
  • irish american
  • showdown
  • street shootout
  • native american attack
  • native american
  • u.s. cavalry
  • gunfight
  • shootout
  • outlaw
  • host
  • archive footage
  • cowboy
  • sand
  • desert
  • movie star
  • filmmaker
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The American West of John Ford Cast

John Ford leads the cast, with John Wayne and James Stewart. Directed by Denis Sanders; 5 actors are credited in all.

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More from Denis Sanders

More films directed by Denis Sanders: Computers Are People, Too!, Invasion of the Bee Girls, Soul to Soul and Elvis: That’s the Way It Is.

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The American West of John Ford Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “The Great American West of John Ford” and “El oeste americano de John Ford”.

Also known as
  • The Great American West of John Ford
  • El oeste americano de John Ford

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The American West of John Ford FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The American West of John Ford, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The American West of John Ford?

The American West of John Ford runs 52 minutes.

When was The American West of John Ford released?

The American West of John Ford was released on December 5, 1971.

Who directed The American West of John Ford?

The American West of John Ford was directed by Denis Sanders.

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Who is in the cast of The American West of John Ford?

The American West of John Ford stars John Ford, John Wayne and James Stewart, among 5 credited actors.

Does The American West of John Ford have a post-credit scene?

No. The American West of John Ford has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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