- Actors: John Wayne, Forrest Tucker, Christopher George, Ben Johnson, Glenn Corbett
- Directors: Andrew V. McLaglen
- Writers: Andrew J. Fenady
- Producers: Andrew J. Fenady, Michael Wayne
- Format: NTSC
- Number of tapes: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Warner
- VHS Release Date: Sep 2 2003
- Run Time: 111 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6304457308
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#4,461 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
- #5 in Video > Westerns > Biography
- #6 in Video > Westerns > Western Stars > Ben Johnson
- #29 in Video > Westerns > Western Stars > John Wayne
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Although Chisum stars John Wayne--playing a benign variation on his Red River empire-builder --he's curiously sidelined in this umpteenth retelling of Pat Garrett, William Bonney, and the Lincoln County War. Sam Peckinpah would direct the world-class version of that götterdämmerung, Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid, three years later. This version, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen in a slightly less broad vein than usual, is just odd--not least because it omits Garrett and Bonney's celebrated final confrontation. Geoffrey Deuel's Billy is a pleasant juvenile who scarcely seems delinquent, let alone murderously psychotic. Glenn Corbett's characterization of Garrett consists mainly of wearing a seriously BIG hat. There's an irksome rivalry for Chisum's perky niece (Pamela McMyler), and a Dominic Frontiere score that's the Western equivalent of elevator music. Chief scoundrel Forrest Tucker seems bored, but Christopher George, Richard Jaeckel, and Bruce Cabot get some juice into their villainy. --Richard T. Jameson
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
The Duke Rides again
May 18 2004
Format:DVD
Ok, so the historical aspect is questionable, so what? This is classic John Wayne, good guys against bad guys, and predictably great until the final reel. I always felt they left the door open a little for a sequel, or moreover that this was placing a John Wayne bootprint on the story behind the story of the Lincoln County War. Whichever way, I thoroughly enjoy this every time I see it. Probably not one of the "GREAT" John Wayne westerns, and I'm being a little generous with 4 stars, but the transfer quality to DVD makes it worth it, although there isn't any extra stuff. Just under two hours, and a little violent for very young children, otherwise Enjoy
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Western classic for your library
Jun 21 2003
Format:DVD
One of John Wayne's best Action Westerns. The acting is better than average and Ben Johnson actually talks in this movie!
A Movie That Should Get More Then 5 Stars!
April 18 2003
Format:VHS Tape
OK, I am a John Wayne fan! I mean, there is not a movie of his that I do not like! I LOVE shoot em up movies and this is one of them!=) IF you have not seen any John Wayne movies, you have to see this one! It is a family film that everyone would like.
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Don't buy this Movie
I am a huge fan of almost anything with John Wayne in it, especially westerns. But this may be one of his worst. Read more
Published on Mar 5 2004 by JC7071
Wayne & McLaglen tackle the Lincoln County War
Based upon historical fact, this film follows the famous range war in which Billy the Kid made his name, but chiefly from the viewpoint of aging cattle baron John Chisum (Wayne in... Read more
Published on Feb 5 2003 by Chrijeff
THE DUKE RULES
When I saw another review of this movie I just could not let this guy "diss" the duke like this. Read more
Published on Jan 26 2003
Love John Wayne...hate this movie!
First, let me say..I am a HUGE John Wayne fan. I have most of his movies (especially the westerns) on VHS or DVD. Read more
Published on Jan 2 2003 by J. Hill
What do we do, Mr. Chisum?
Chisum is a well-directed, well-acted western based on the 1878 Lincoln County War in New Mexico. Duke dominates the story, but Geoffrey Deuel gives an excellent performance as... Read more
Published on Feb 7 2002 by Abram Book
A great movie but has flaws.
Chisum is a very good all around movie, but does have flaws, such as the 70's music "Settling down" in the middle of the movie. Read more
Published on Aug 10 2000
The Characters are the best!
This is a great movie another must have in the John Wayne collection! The Characters are what stand out best in this movie, such as, Mr. Read more
Published on Aug 10 2000
I love Dukes later westerns
Chisum, John Chisum...the song will stick in your head. My eight year old son sings it too. Great movie filled with great lines from Duke. Read more
Published on July 14 2000 by Tuco
CHISUM - The Duke does it his own way! Again!
CHISUM is the kind of good, tough, old-fashioned western that Hollywood has apparently forgotten how to make. Read more
Published on Mar 16 2000 by Scott L. Mc Kinney III
Chisum
The very best of the "Dukes" Westerns with the possible exception of "Red River". This is the opinion of a working cowboy turned rancher.
Published on Nov 21 1999 by Don E. Corbin
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