48 years ago, John Wayne, then sick, appeared in his last West … a pure masterpiece that the actor’s fans love!

In 1976, John Wain was driving what will be his latest film. Already weakened by the disease, the Western emblem actress at the end of her life portrays a single shooter caused by cancer. A role that painfully echoes its own reality. The film, directed by Don Sicel (especially known for Inspector Harry) is called the last giants (Shotist In vo) – a prophetic title in many ways.

When fiction joins reality

John Wein No longer a great trip to a strong person: he survived lung cancer in 1969, after severe surgery and after a few years of treatment as you can read it Duke, Love History: John Wayne’s Intimate Memoir of the last years. “ De Pat Stacey Beverly Linet. When he gets the role of JB Books character, Trigger Assus, which approaches death, delivers a performance that is sober, dignified, and deeply touched.

It’s not just a role for Wayne, it’s a form of recognition. His game, which was distinguished by his gravity and nostalgia, reminds us that even the giants are burning. The film itself is becoming a terrible tribute to the entire section of American cinema-the classical West, already died at the time.

An exception to the actress with this memorable peace of mind

Around the Wayne, the gallery of prestigious actors is accompanied by a song of this swan: James Stewart, Richard Bonn, John Caradin, Young Ron Howard and Lauren Buckal, with an intense and mysterious gaze. Together, they have an almost twilight dimension, like a fresco, passing time and the legends that are erased.

Despite health problems during film shooting – shortness of breath, chronic fatigue and ear infection that deprives it of the kits for 10 days – John Wein Everything gives left. He turns his scenes, then rest, exhausted. The team feels this: this role can be the last.

A huge scene for a walk

Three years later, on June 11, 1979, John Wein Surprised at the age of 72, away from gastric cancer. The last giants Then it happens, both symbolically and indeed, the last chapter of his enormous career – and the farewell that fans will never forget. A film that is properly named because it is the last of the giant West, in every sense of the word.

The last giants should see DVD and Blu-ray.