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John Wayne - America at All Costs
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John Wayne - America at All Costs

2019-10-14 · 52 min · ★ 6.6

Documentary

This is the story of a man who climbed the Hollywood ladder, one rung at a time, until he reached the top and became the most popular American actor of his era.

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Directors
Jean-Baptiste Péretié
Production companies
Les Bons Clients, ARTE
Countries
France
Status
Released

Top Cast

John WayneJohn WayneHimself (archive footage)
Randy RobertsHimself
Nancy SchoenbergerHerself
Phil CaputoSelf

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