The Best John Russell Movies, Ranked
36 credits from 1945 to 2002, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Pale Rider (1985) with $41.4M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
The Latest John Russell Movies
The most recent films John Russell is credited on, newest first — starting with American Nightmare (2002). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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American Nightmare 2002 · Police Officer -
Under the Gun 1988 · Simon Stone -
Pale Rider 1985 · Western -
Cannon for Cordoba 1970 · General Pershing -
If He Hollers, Let Him Go! 1968 · Sheriff -
Fireball Jungle 1968 · Nero Solitarius -
Fort Utah 1967 · Eli Jonas -
Hostile Guns 1967 · Aaron Pleasant -
Apache Uprising 1965 · Vance Buckner -
Yellowstone Kelly 1959 · Gall, Sioux Chief -
Rio Bravo 1959 · Action -
Fort Massacre 1958 · Travis
The Best John Russell Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest John Russell films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing John Russell movie?
Pale Rider (1985) made the most at the box office, with $41.4M worldwide, followed by Rio Bravo (1959) with $27.8K. Together, John Russell's films with box office figures have made $41.4M.
What is the best John Russell western movie?
Pale Rider (1985) is the best-rated of John Russell's western films. In other genres: Rio Bravo (action).
What is the newest John Russell movie?
The newest film on John Russell's filmography is American Nightmare (2002), with John Russell as Police Officer.
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