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Jesse JamesJesse James
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Jesse James is one of the truly great early westerns and a "Bloody Sam" Peckinpah inspiration. Tyrone Power plays Jesse. Fonda plays Jesse's brother, Frank. Note, although this film is based on historical figures, their scripted portrayals are completely different here; still, it's one great western. Directed by Henry King.
Young Mr. Lincoln: The Criterion CollectionYoung Mr. Lincoln: The Criterion Collection
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Directed by John Ford.
Drums Along the MohawkDrums Along the Mohawk
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Directed by John Ford.
The Grapes of WrathThe Grapes of Wrath
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Directed by John Ford.
The Return of Frank JamesThe Return of Frank James
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The Return of Frank James is a sequel that's as good as the first film, Jesse James. Directed by Fritz Lang.
The Lady Eve - Criterion CollectionThe Lady Eve - Criterion Collection
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The Lady Eve is one of Preston Sturges' greatest and funniest comedies, made at the peak of his career. It contains memorable performances by Stanwyck and Fonda in some of film history's funniest moments, along with his regular stock cast stamping Sturges' great films.
The Ox-Bow IncidentThe Ox-Bow Incident
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Simply put, The Ox-Bow Incident is one of western's greatest films, is about town folk who form a posse, working without presence of the law, catching three men they think killed their friend. One might assume that Fonda's role is of a man who goes against the righteous mob attitude, but no he doesn't; he portrays a guy who has mixed feelings but lacks to impede the mob mentality.
My Darling ClementineMy Darling Clementine
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Directed by John Ford.
Fort ApacheFort Apache
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Directed by John Ford.
Mister Roberts (Keepcase)Mister Roberts (Keepcase)
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War and PeaceWar and Peace
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Directed by King Vidor.
The Wrong ManThe Wrong Man
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Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, The Wrong Man is a tale exactly like its title. By the time of this film, Hitchcock had already composed several films about guys getting accused of violent crimes they didn't do; it's a common Hitchcock theme. Special technical effects shots Hitchcock became famous for are here and hidden so well viewers won't even notice them.
12 Angry Men12 Angry Men
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Directed by Sydney Lumet.
The Tin StarThe Tin Star
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WarlockWarlock
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Directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Advise and ConsentAdvise and Consent
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Directed by Otto Preminger.
The Longest Day (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)The Longest Day (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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How the West Was WonHow the West Was Won
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How the West Was Won is a landmark in film history for its use of three-screen Cinerama, its epic plot, its huge budget, and its music score, the best western music score of all time. The film is in three portions, literally three films in one, with each segment directed by western's most famous directors: Henry Hathaway, George Marshall, and John Ford.
Best Man (1964) [VHS]Best Man (1964) [VHS]
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Fail-safe (Special Edition)Fail-safe (Special Edition)
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Fail-Safe is a film bringing out the social awareness of push-button warfare. Fonda plays a U.S. President who has to conduct direct communication to the Soviet Union at the height of the cold war, explaining to its premiere of a mechanical-computer malfunction causing several U.S. bombers to attack Moscow.
Battle of the BulgeBattle of the Bulge
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Once Upon a Time in the WestOnce Upon a Time in the West
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Directed by Sergio Leone.
Henry Fonda's Clarence DarrowHenry Fonda's Clarence Darrow
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The SwarmThe Swarm
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The Swarm is so bad it's notably laughable.