Chisum
"THE LEGEND - John Wayne is 'Chisum'"
Originally released in 1970. Chisum is a western film. directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Starring John Wayne, Forrest Tucker, and Christopher George
Synopsis
Cattle baron John Chisum joins forces with Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett to fight the Lincoln County Land War in the New Mexico Territory of 1878.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (200 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$6M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as John Chisum
Forrest Tucker
as Lawrence Murphy
Christopher George
as Dan Nodeen
Ben Johnson
as James Pepper
Glenn Corbett
as Pat Garrett
Andrew Prine
as Alex McSween
Bruce Cabot
as Sheriff Brady
Patric Knowles
as Henry Tunstall
Richard Jaeckel
as Jess Evans
Lynda Day George
as Sue McSween
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $6,000,000
Production Companies
- Batjac Productions
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chisum about?
Cattle baron John Chisum joins forces with Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett to fight the Lincoln County Land War in the New Mexico Territory of 1878.
Who directed Chisum?
Chisum was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
How long is Chisum?
Chisum has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Chisum released?
Chisum was released on July 23, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chisum?
The main cast of Chisum includes John Wayne, Forrest Tucker, Christopher George, Ben Johnson, Glenn Corbett.
Is Chisum worth watching?
Chisum has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 200 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.