Chisum (DVD, 2003)

I really enjoy John Wayne movies but this one is particularly interesting because it took place in the area I live in. I live near the area where Pat Garrett arrested Billy the Kid, where Billy the Kid was in jail, also live near the Pecos River. It is fabulous to drive through these areas just trying to imagine those exciting times, the desolation of the area and then see it spring to life on the movie screen. Awesome! Good acting too and a good cast.

A very good movie for John Wayne fans. Plenty of action. A true Wayne movie. The scenes are typical for a western.

This Is A Good Western With John Wayne In The Lead Role. Chisum Is Based On A True Character From The Old West. The Outdoor Scenery In This Movie Is Spectacular From The Opening Scene To The Last Shot. Highly Recommended John Wayne Fact Based Western.

I have a rather nice John Wayne movie collection as wanted to add to it so, with no particular movie in mind, I searched John Wayne in the DVD section. I had never seen "Chisum", it was one of the most inexpensive of the later Duke movies so, I thought I would check it out.

I ALMOST didn't buy this movie because of the eBay description. But, I purchased a new copy for under $6 including shipping. It arrived a few days later and, I watched the very night it arrived. After seeing the movie, I can tell you this:
Who in the hell wrote the movie description for this movie on eBay?
it says: "A tough cattle baron fights con artists, corrupt officials--even Billy the Kid--in order to keep his ranch. Wayne's been here before, as have we. For Duke fans only." HUH???? Who ever wrote it was NOT a Duke fan, by no means. TERRIBLE DESCRIPTION, IT SHOULD BE UPDATED OR EVEN BANNED FROM EBAY!!!!

Chisum is not just good, it is GREAT! Yep, it maybe the same thing we Duke fans have seen over and over. Classic John Wayne-he was in the twilight of his career, he had made 175+ films at this point in time. Tough, hot headed, cowboy, ranch owner, gun carrying, drinking, fighting, no bull, no nonsense, character we all love. Oh by, the way he NEVER fights "Billy The Kid" to keep his ranch. Billy worked for a different ranch owner, that Chisum was the best of friends with. He admired Billy and even allowed him to recuperated in his home after he had been shot(and NO, not by Pat Garret. At least not this time, LOL)This movie simplifies why we duke fans continue to buy his movies! It is EXACTLY what we want to see!

I will not write a synopsis for the film, you will have to see it for yourself. The film was released in 1970(I think) by John Wayne's own BATJAC Productions. It co stars another 100+ film cowboy actor Ben Johnson. F-Troop fame Forrest Tucker, many other great actors including Bruce Cabot and Lynda Day. This film is based on a true story of an actual cattle baron - John Chisum and relives the start/part of the Lincoln County War, New Mexico in 1878.

This film is a little different from other Duke cowboy films of the past, Chisum does not have a love interest! Though he speaks of "a girl in Texas" that watchers will know was the love of his life. There is no lover to come in on the noon stage or train, boss him around or, throw a monkey wrench in his plans. His trusted ranch hands keep him above the law...almost, LOL.

I WOULD RECOMMEND this film to duke fans. A MUST for your collection, 100% John Wayne! I rated the film 5 stars, it deserves a 4,75 because of the cheaply made cardboard snap case, instead of plastic jewel case that the DVD came in. The version I have has an interactive menu and the following extras: original movie trailer, a great "Making Of" documentary "John Wayne and Chisum" and feature length commentary by director Andrew V. McLaglen. BUY THIS ONE, I don't think the true Duke fans would ever be disappointed. Even if the story line is see through and it is the same thing you have seen before. As stated before "Chisum"...it is Exactly why John Wayne fans contiue to buy his movies, it IS what we want to see!!!!

This is another great John Wayne movie as expected from the "Duke". Of course for me the only reason I purchased this movie to begin with is because it stars John Wayne. Any John Wayne fans must see this if not own it.

This was an excellent DVD at a great price. I've been trying to collect some of the older favorites and this just inspires me to find more on my e-bay. I fear that someday some of the older movies might be heard to find and it I don't get them now my great grandchildren will miss some great entertainment.

Being a big John Wayne fan this goes well with my collection. Cause i am always on the lookout for more Wayne DVD's

I bought this dvd because I collect John Wayne western movies. Ebay is a great way to add movies to my collection. I enjoy shopping on line and reccomend it to everyone.

JOHN WAYNE IS THE MAN!! I HAVE TO HAVE HIS LIBRARY BACK THAT I LOST. WESTERN'S ARE MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE GENRE AND JOHN WAYNE IS THE SORT OF MAN THAT ALL MEN SHOULD BE LIKE.

it was what i ordered i apperciated putting stuffing on inside of case cause of it not working right kept disk in place

This is another GREAT John Wayne movie! Excellently screened and acted by all involved. If you love westerns like I do, please add this one to your collection.

Thanks! I had been looking for this DVD for quite some time, since my VHS copy of the movie was getting lines in it from overuse. The picture and sound are of much higher quality on the DVD version. It is once again a delight to watch this movie.

Another late-career, very safe Western from John Wayne, Chisum has a few advantages mostly due to its location setting and cinematography. Director Andrew MacLaglin narrates a very good commentary to accompany the film and it takes you through the set construction in Mexico and the fact that none of the film was shot in a studio. I found this to be the aspect of this film that make it stand out from many of John Wayne's later Western's, where the studio set work was just not convincing of the outdoors. This film has a very strange opening, with a bizzare narrative song, partly "sung" by Robert Conrad, that overlays the history of the title character arriving in New Mexico. It also features a song sung by a young Merle Haggard, which is played in two halfs, interrupted by some dialogue. Anyway, it's better than a lot of films made today, and is free of bad language if kids want to watch.

This movie is great. The movie and case were in good condition. Thank you for sending it promptly. I wanted to buy the movie because it was getting difficult to find it in the stores in my area. The price was right and it was convenient to buy it on line. I would purchase from this seller again.