The American West of John Ford
Genres
Overview
A documentary encapsulating the career and Western films of director 'John Ford' , including clips from his work and interviews with his colleagues.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
52 min
Release Date
1971-12-05
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
13
Vote Average
6.231
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