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John Wayne and Clint Eastwood are Hollywood royalty thanks to all the amazing films they've done. Are you enough of a fan to identify all these movies?
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
What's this movie called? It takes place during WWII and the Battle of the Philippines.
Rio Bravo
Bronco Billy
They Were Expendable
This fictional film is set during World War II. Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron Three fought against the Japanese during the Battle of the Philippines in 1941-1942. John Wayne stars as a Lieutenant in this war film, which was nominated for Best Sound Recording and Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards.
The Sons of Katie Elder
Liberty Pictures
This movie tells the story of the 1995 Rugby World Cup. What is it called?
Space Cowboys
True Grit
Invictus
This film tells the story of Nelson Mandela, the first black South African President, who sought to eradicate racial segregation in that country and utilized participation in the 1995 Rugby World Cup as a means to do so. This inspirational film was directed by Clint Eastwood, earned Academy Award nominations for its lead actors and grossed more than $120 million at the box office.
El Dorado
United Artists, Constantin Film, Produzioni Europee Associati (PEA), Arturo González Producciones Cinematográficas
Three men are on the search for lost Confederate gold in this spaghetti western. What is it called?
Hellfighters
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly
Considered one of the greatest Westerns of all time, "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" also raised Clint Eastwood to international stardom.
Play Misty For Me
The Beguiled
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What is the name of this movie, where four sons reunite after the death of their mother?
For A Few Dollars More
The Sons of Katie Elder
In this film, four sons reunite after the death of their parents, hoping to make a difference that their mother would be proud of and also to find their dad’s killer.
Paint Your Wagon
The Alamo
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A modern cowboy tries to keep his wild west show alive in this 1980s flick. What's it called?
Red River
Bronco Billy
Bronco Billy, a cowboy and the owner of’ Bronco Billy’s Wild West Show’ desperately searches for innovative ways to keep his failing circus alive. Clint Eastwood stars as Bronco in this western film but remained dissatisfied with the movie, even though it grossed more than $5 million.
The Eiger Sanction
They Were Expendable
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Which film is this from? A trio of analog astronauts conflict with a digital-age NASA.
Rio Lobo
Invictus
Hondo
Space Cowboys
When an old Soviet satellite is damaged, a retired engineer, portrayed by Clint Eastwood, is called upon to fix the device. He insists on also recruiting his old team members, despite their disgraceful exit from the Air Force many years earlier. This Eastwood production was well received by the audience and was nominated for Best Sound Editing at the 73rd Academy Awards.
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Eastwood plays an ex-spy seeking revenge in the Alps. Which movie is this?
The Eiger Sanction
A retired assassin-turned-college-professor makes a comeback to vindicate the murder of a former agent and friend. The film, starring Clint Eastwood as the assassin, only made a little over $14 million in comparison to its $9 million budget but was praised for the footage of the Eiger Mountain. It was initially released on DVD in 1988 and as recently as 2015
The Searchers
Gran Torino
Big Jake
Warner Bros.
What is the title of this fourth film in the "Dirty Harry" series?
The Shootist
Pale Rider
Sudden Impact
In this action packed movie, a gang rape victim seeks revenge and systematically kills every one of her attackers. Clint Eastwood portrays detective Callahan, a rogue cop put in charge of the case to stop the serial killer. It has a much-needed happy ending!
Hellfighters
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In Eastwood's directorial debut, a radio DJ is stalked by an abusive ex. What is it called?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Angel and the Badman
Play Misty for Me
When a male DJ hooks up with one of his loyal female fans, her behavior and her actions soon become obsessive and deadly towards him and those he loves. Jessica Walter, who portrays the obsessive fan, was praised for her work in her first major film, while Clint Eastwood, who stars as Dave the disc jockey, was recognized for one of his first films as a director.
Winds of the Wasteland
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Warner Bros.
In this movie, a sheriff has to defend his jail against a gang. What is it called?
The Green Berets
Rio Bravo
When a fight at a bar involving a deputy sheriff turns fatal, his superior, portrayed by John Wayne, arrests the brother of a powerful local rancher. He then enlists the help of three unlikely gunmen to help fight against the rancher’s gang. In 2014, Rio Bravo was inducted into the Library of Congress as “historically significant†and was nominated for the Top 10 Western Films by the American Film Institute in 2008.
Kelly's Heroes
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Alamo Company United Artists Batjac Productions
John Wayne plays Davy Crockett in this take on an infamous attack. What's it called?
Coogan's Bluff
The Alamo
During the battle of Alamo, Sam Houston leads the fight for Independence in Texas against the powerful and resourceful Mexican army. The film, directed, produced and starring John Wayne, earned over $19 million against its $12 million budget.
The Comancheros
Honkytonk Man
Constantin Film,Arturo González Producciones Cinematográficas
A rogue and an older bounty hunter team up in this sequel to "Fistful of Dollars". What is it called?
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Comancheros
Pale Rider
For A Few Dollars More
Following up on "A Fistful of Dollars", "For A Few Dollars More" has The Man With No Name teaming up with an older bounty hunter to take down a notorious gang leader.
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1976; Warner Bros.
In which movie does Eastwood play a post-Civil War renegade?
The Outlaw Josey Wales
A grieving farmer and one of the only survivors of a pro-Confederate unit, is on the run from the soldiers of the Union who killed his loved ones. Clint Eastwood portrays the farmer in this movie, which grossed over $30 million against its $3 million budget.
Stagecoach
Pale Rider
The Shootist
John Wayne Productions
What is the title of this rare western romance staring John Wayne and Gail Russel?
Angel and the Badman
After being injured during one of his battles, notorious fighter Quirt Evans finds healing and love with Penelope Worth. The rebellious man is torn between the peaceful life she offers and his aggressive ways. The writers of "Angel and the Badman" were credited for incorporating romance into a western film, which usually contains much more aggression and violence.
McLintock!
Sudden Impact
The Alamo
Warner Bros.
Taking place in Alaska, what is the name of this classic western comedy?
North to Alaska
After George Pratt discovers gold in Alaska, he sends his friend, Sam McCord, to Seattle to bring his fiancée back to share his fortune with him. McCord discovers that Pratt’s fiancé is actually married and instead brings Angel, a substitute that George rejects but Sam begins to admire. John Wayne stars as Sam McCord in this comedic western film, that grossed $5 million at the box office.
High Plains Drifter
Rooster Cogburn
McLintock!
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What is the name of this supernatural western inspired by a line from the Bible?
El Dorado
True Grit
Pale Rider
Near Carbon Canyon, California, a team of malicious miners threaten to take over a small town in their search for gold. The locals are rescued by a mysterious preacher, portrayed by Clint Eastwood, who rides in to protect them. "Pale Rider" was a hit at the box office, grossed over $41 million and became the most successful western of the 1980s. It references a line from the Bible that reads, "And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him."
Big Jake
20th Century Fox
What is the name of this movie, notable for putting the Duke on the map?
Red River
Pale Rider
Stagecoach
A small group of travelers get to know each other as their journey on the stagecoach is hindered by Geronimo and his Apaches. John Wayne portrays an escaped convict- the Ringo Kid- in one of his first major roles. This film was inducted into National Film Registry at The US Library of Congress.
Rio Bravo
Argosy Pictures
The first entry in John Ford's "Cavalry" trilogy, what movie does this image belong to?
Coogan's Bluff
The Shootist
Hatari!
Fort Apache
A well respected war veteran, Kirby Yorke, is surpassed by a younger, arrogant lieutenant colonel, to command the US Calvary post of Fort Apache. Tension rises as the two military officers remain in conflict and the lieutenant proves to be incompetent in dealing with the local tribe of Indians. Ford Wayne stars as Kirby Yorke in this western film. The Locarno International Film Festival awarded Fort Apache with Best Cinematography and Best Director awards.
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Malpaso Productions
Many consider this movie to be a bookend for classic movie westerns. What is it called?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
The Cowboys
Unforgiven
With the help of a young man, a retired killer briefly returns to his deadly profession in exchange for a financial reward he desperately needs. Eastwood assumes the lead role and director in this film and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance. "Unforgiven" won several other awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
Monterey Productions
This movie tells the story of the first drive up the Chisholm Trail. What is it called?
Two Mules for Sister Sarah
Hang 'em High
Red River
The film features a cattle drive, a stubborn Texas Ranger, his adopted son, and the conflicts they encounter and overcome. Though the film was not a great box office success, it later inspired the TV series, "Rawhide".
Hondo
Paramount Pictures
A young lawyer shoots an infamous gang leader. What is this movie called?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Many years earlier, notorious gang leader Liberty Valance was killed by a young lawyer. Fast-forward 25 years later, the lawyer-turned-senator revisits the town for the funeral of a friend and tells the tale of his first kill. This film, starring John Wayne, was recognized in 2003 by The American Film Institute in AFI’s 100 years …100 Heroes and Villians.
Big Jake
Hang 'em High
Winds of the Wasteland
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Lakeshore Entertainment
What is the name of this sports drama, directed by and starring Eastwood?
Million Dollar Baby
Margaret Fitzgerald, who decides to switch professions from waitressing to professional boxing, is faced with much opposition from her trainer, who believes she is incapable of the task. Clint Eastwood is the director of this film and also stars as the bitter trainer, who initially refuses to train Margaret. The screenplay for this multiple Academy Award-winning film was written by Paul Haggis.
Invictus
The Undefeated
The Beguiled
Paramount Pictures
What is the name of this movie, where a young girl enlists the help of a brutal U.S. Marshal?
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
True Grit
When the father of a young girl is killed, she recruits the help of a young Texas ranger and a US Marshal, to avenge his murder. In this film, John Wayne portrayed the Marshal and received his sole Academy Award. He also started in the sequel, Rooster Cogburn, in 1975. Another adaptation of "True Grit" was made in 2010.
The Searchers
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What is the name of this movie? The plot follows the western migration of a single family.
How The West Was Won
This film follows four generations of a family during the 19th century, from their lives in New York to as far as the Pacific Ocean. This movie captures major moments in history, such as the Civil War and the Gold Rush. John Wayne starred in this successful film, which grossed nearly four times its budget and currently has a 100 percent rating on the movie review site, Rotten Tomatoes.
The Comancheros
The Cowboy
Ambush at Cimarron Pass
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Paramount Pictures
Starring John Wayne in his last film role, what is the title of this movie?
Unforgiven
The Shootist
A revered gunfighter, dying of a painful incurable illness, embarks on a journey to find a noble way to die with minimal suffering. John Wayne stars as the terminally ill shooter in this film, which received multiple awards and nominations. Contrary to popular belief, the actor did not know his cancer had returned when filming.
Chisum
True Crime
Darryl F. Zanuck Productions, Inc.
This WWII film revolves around D-Day. What is it called?
Kelly's Heroes
The Longest Day
This war film, which is based on a novel by Cornelius Ryan, revolves around the events of D- Day - the historic moment Normandy was taken over from Germany by some western countries. This film tells the captivating story from the perspective of the Germans and the Western allies. John Wayne stars as a lieutenant in this film, which also features several real-life accounts of D-Day, as told by consultants who were alive during that historic day.
They Were Expendable
The War Wagon
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A reporter investigates a murder on the eve of an execution. What is the title of this film?
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Dirty Harry
The Quiet Man
True Crime
This action movie is based on a novel of the same name by Andrew Kalavan. Clint Eastwood stars as a reporter who uncovers the truth about a murder, mere hours before the scheduled execution of the alleged killer. True Crime received mixed reviews from the public, with a 55 percent approval on Rotten Tomatoes.
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C.V. Whitney Pictures
When two girls are kidnapped, Edwards (Wayne) must find them. What is it called?
The Searchers
In this compelling western film, two young girls are abducted by the Comanches, a large tribe of hunters in Native America. Their uncle, Ethan Edwards, who was portrayed by John Wayne, begins a relentless search for his nieces. In 2008, "The Searchers" was named the greatest American Western by the American Film Institute and is considered to be one of the most influential films ever made.
El Dorado
Fistful of Dollars
Dirty Harry
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Second in John Ford's "Cavalry" trilogy, what is the name of this movie?
Gran Torino
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
John Wayne portrays Nathan Brittes, an aging Cavalry captain who is persuaded to postpone his retirement at Fort Starke in order to stop a potential Indian War. This movie won an Academy Award in 1950 for Best Cinematography.
Stagecoach
For a Few Dollars More
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A Texas ranger goes undercover with a notorious gang. What is this movie called?
Fort Apache
The Comancheros
Jake Cutter, a Texas Ranger, finds himself in an unusual situation: collaborating with a gambler he recently arrested in order to defeat a notorious gang, The Comancheros, in an undercover operation. John Wayne directed the latter part of the film, starred as the Texas Ranger and won the Golden Laurel award for Top Action Performance.
Rawhide
Stagecoach
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Double Nickel Entertainment / Malpaso Productions / Village Roadshow Pictures
Clint Eastwood has also made his mark as a director. What is the name of this movie?
Play Misty For Me
The Unforgiven
High Plains Drifter
Gran Torino
After a bitter war veteran, Walt Kowalski, thwarts the theft attempt of his young neighbor, the rebellious young man and the haunted solider form a unique friendship. Clint Eastwood, who stars as the war veteran, also produced and directed the film. Gran Torino earned approximately $270 million worldwide and stands as Eastwood’s second-highest moneymaking film to this day.
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A U.S. Marshal seeks justice against a group of men for a violent crime. What is the name of this movie?
Hang 'Em High
The first movie produced by Eastwood's Malpaso Company, "Hang 'Em High" sought to combine the styles and tones of earlier American westerns with Sergio Leone's popular spaghetti westerns. Eastwood hired Ted Post, a friend from his "Rawhide" days to direct.
The Man from Malpaso
Rawhide
Unforgiven
Paramount Pictures
What is the title of this movie? A rancher recruits men to stand up to a vicious family.
The Green Berets
Shane
El Dorado
A local rancher recruits the help of two gunfighters and a sheriff to defeat the McDonald family that threatens his livelihood. John Wayne stars as one of the hired gunmen in this film, which was compared to others such as "Rio Lobo" and "Rio Bravo," released in 1970 and 1959 respectively.
Two Mules for Sister Sarah
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The Malpaso Company
A vengeful man cons a fearful town in Eastwood's second directorial outing. What is the title?
Hang 'em High
Pale Rider
High Plains Drifter
A powerful gun-wielding stranger enters the small town of Lago, overpowering or killing anyone in his way. He is recruited by the sheriff to protect the locals from the deadly Bridges and Carlins. Clint Eastwood stars as The Stranger in this film, which was recognized in 2008 by the American Film Institute in its Top 10 for Nominated Western Film.
The Sons of Katie Elder
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A cop has to escort a key witness to trial. What is the title of this movie?
The Gauntlet
What appeared to be a simple task turns into a deadly run for survival, after an ordinary police officer is asked to escort a key witness to trial. Eastwood portrays the detective and Sandra Locke stars as the witness and prostitute. In 1977, this action-packed film scored at the box office, becoming the 14th highest grossing film of that year.
Sudden Impact
Cahill: United States Marshall
The Dawn Rider
Batjac Productions / Wayne-Fellows Productions
A rider protects a woman and her young son from danger. What is it called?
Hondo
This film tells the story of a woman and her 6-year-old son, who befriend a dispatch rider from the US Army, who lost his horse after a fight with the Indians. John Wayne stars as the dispatch rider, who risks his life to protect them from the Apaches. Honda was featured as one of the top 20 films of that year and grossed over $4 million.
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon
Play Misty For Me
High Plains Drifter
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Argosy Pictures
John Wayne plays a retired boxer in this 1952 film. What's the title?
Two Mules for Sister Sarah
The Quiet Man
A retired boxer returns to his hometown in Ireland in search of a quiet life and finds love in an unexpected place. The film was a great success and won the Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Cinematography.
McLintock!
The Eiger Sanction
Argosy Pictures & Republic Pictures
What is the title of this movie where an officer must defend the southern Texas border?
The Searchers
Rio Grande
In this western film, John Wayne stars as an officer posted on the Texas border of Rio Grande to fight against the Apaches invading the land. The officer, Kirby Yorke, must find the balance between problems at work and home, as the two become intertwined. On the aggregator, Rotten Tomatoes, Rio Grande received a rating on 75 percent based on 12 reviews.
Fort Apache
The Beguiled
Constantin Film, Jolly Film, Ocean Films
What is this movie? An unnamed man arrives in a town torn between two crime families.
A Fistful of Dollars
The first film to feature the iconic Man With No Name, Sergio Leone's "Fistful of Dollars" reinvented Clint Eastwood's image following his stint as the good-hearted drover Rowdy Yates on "Rawhide", and allowed him to develop many of the acting signatures he has carried for the rest of his career. The movie is an unauthorized remake of "Yojimbo" by Akira Kurosawa.
For a Few Dollars More
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Quiet Man
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What is this movie called? Eastwood plays a country singer during the Great Depression.
Rooster Cogburn
Honkytonk Man
This film follows the adventures of Red Stovall, a western singer, and his young nephew, as they travel to an audition in Tennessee, for Stovall’s once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a successful artist. "Honkytonk Man," which was set during the Great Depression, was also produced and directed by Clint Eastwood. It starred Eastwood and his son, Kyle Eastwood.
The Outlaw Josey Wales
North to Alaska
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