description Chisum Overview
Chisum is a 1970 Western film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, starring John Wayne as Dan Chisum. Adapted from Fenady’s short story, the movie features a large ensemble cast including Forrest Tucker and Ben Johnson, filmed in Panavision and Technicolor. Geoffrey Deuel and Pamela McMyler received “introducing” credits for their roles.
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info Chisum Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1970 |
help Chisum FAQ
Is Chisum based on a real person?
Yes, John Chisum was a real New Mexico cattle baron connected with the events surrounding the Lincoln County War. The 1970 film compresses and fictionalizes that history, with John Wayne playing Chisum.
Who plays Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett in Chisum?
Geoffrey Deuel plays Billy the Kid, while Glenn Corbett plays Pat Garrett. Their roles place two famous Western figures inside the film's dramatized conflict with land baron Lawrence Murphy.
Who directed Chisum?
Andrew V. McLaglen directed the film, continuing his long association with large-scale Westerns and John Wayne. The cast also includes Forrest Tucker, Ben Johnson, and Christopher George.
Is Chisum connected to Young Guns?
They are separate films, but both dramatize figures and events from the Lincoln County War. Chisum centers John Wayne's cattleman, while Young Guns, released in 1988, focuses more directly on Billy the Kid and the Regulators.
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