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John Wayne: Cowboys & Demons

John Wayne: Cowboys & Demons

2023•45m
Documentary

John Wayne was a legendary actor and an embodiment of America itself. While he played men who always do the right thing on camera his real life is far more complicated.

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Production

Reelz Originals

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Self

Dennis Miller

Dennis Miller

Self

Ethan Wayne

Self

Peter Bogdanovich

Peter Bogdanovich

Self

Scott Eyman

Self

John Wayne

John Wayne

Self (Archive Footage)

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