Blogcritics | by Ian Woolstencroft | Mon, Jun 25
Mon, Jun 25
The misjudged True Grit sequel, Rooster Cogburn (1975) followed before Wayne’s final film, The Shootist (1976). Let’s take a closer look at that film and the other high points of the decade.
Big Jake (1971)
The Cowboys (1972)
The Shootist (1976)
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