It’s hard to imagine another film quite like this one existing within its category. Wayne delivers an outstanding performance portraying a stern, unwavering US marshal who takes on a case from Kim Darby, a young woman seeking justice for her deceased father. Glen Campbell also appears as the arrogant Texas Ranger "La Beouf," and together they pursue "Lucky Ned Pepper" and his criminal associates across vast landscape…

The film’s focus is really on the Duke's persona, you know. When her father is murdered, Mattie Ross feels intense anger and wants retribution. She looks for Rooster Cogburn because of his tough reputation, and with the help of Texas Ranger LaBoeuf, they set out to find the killer. It’s not an exaggeration to say that John Wayne has been in better movies and given stronger performances than he did here, earning…