The American West of John Ford(1971)
The American West of John Ford Synopsis
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 (1971) is a western and documentary film directed by Denis Sanders, released on December 5, 1971 with a runtime of 52m. It stars John Wayne, Henry Fonda, James Stewart and Andy Devine. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Denis Sanders
- Writers:
- David H. Vowell
- Producers:
- Britt Lomond, Tom Egan, Daniel Sargent Ford
- Cinematographer:
- Bob Collins
- Production:
- CBS
- Status:
- Released
The American West of John Ford Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as Self - Narrator
Henry Fonda
as Self - Narrator
James Stewart
as Self - Narrator
Andy Devine
as Self
John Ford
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Denis Sanders, written by David H. Vowell, produced by Britt Lomond, Tom Egan and Daniel Sargent Ford.
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The American West of John Ford Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 15 ratings.
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The American West of John Ford – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The American West of John Ford online?
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The American West of John Ford (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The American West of John Ford?
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The main cast of The American West of John Ford (1971) includes John Wayne, Henry Fonda, James Stewart, Andy Devine and John Ford. The film was directed by Denis Sanders. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The American West of John Ford released?
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The American West of John Ford was released on December 5, 1971 and runs for 52m.
Is The American West of John Ford worth watching?
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The American West of John Ford (1971) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.