Every movie that John Wayne was in was a 'John Wayne' movie, so it's not surprising that he should be the star of a film in which he has a co- starring part. "Chisum" tells the story , sort of, of the Lincoln County war in old west New Mexico. Billy The Kid is bound to avenge the murder of his friend and boss John Tunstall, and the Duke is on the edge of the story as the commanding presence of decent authority, as opposed to the corrupt town leaders and sheriff who supported the murder.
To the film's credit, it's not boring, there's always something going on, and there is a fair amount of late 60's style 'cowboy' action, but "Chisum" is not a standout western either. The acting , for the most part, is pretty bad, and , like I said, the Duke isn't in it very much.
This was a lull period in his career, and this movie is rightfully thought of as one of Wayne's lesser efforts.
To the film's credit, it's not boring, there's always something going on, and there is a fair amount of late 60's style 'cowboy' action, but "Chisum" is not a standout western either. The acting , for the most part, is pretty bad, and , like I said, the Duke isn't in it very much.
This was a lull period in his career, and this movie is rightfully thought of as one of Wayne's lesser efforts.
