description 3 Godfathers Overview
This 1948 Western film, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne, Pedro Armendáriz, and Harry Carey Jr., adapts Peter B. Kyne’s “The Three Godfathers.” The story loosely parallels the biblical narrative of the Wise Men, set within an American West environment. It features a group traveling to deliver gifts to a newborn child.
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info 3 Godfathers Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1948 |
help 3 Godfathers FAQ
Who directed the 1948 Western 3 Godfathers?
The film was directed by the legendary John Ford and stars John Wayne. It is one of several adaptations of Peter B. Kyne's novel The Three Godfathers. Ford's version is uniquely set in the American West.
Is 3 Godfathers a Christmas movie?
Yes, because of its overt parallels to the biblical Nativity story and the journey of the Magi, it is often viewed as a Christmas Western. The three outlaws find a newborn baby in the desert on Christmas Eve and vow to protect him. The film features heavy religious imagery.
Who plays the three outlaws in John Ford's 3 Godfathers?
The three outlaws are played by John Wayne, Pedro Armendáriz, and Harry Carey Jr. Carey Jr. was acting as a tribute to his father, Harry Carey Sr., who had starred in an earlier silent film version of the story. The trio gives a heartfelt performance.
Where was the movie 3 Godfathers filmed?
Like many of John Ford's classic Westerns, 3 Godfathers was filmed in the iconic desert landscapes of Monument Valley, located on the Arizona-Utah border. The harsh environment is a major obstacle for the characters carrying the baby. The location adds to the film's mythic scale.
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