Historical Westerns

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In the 1969 film "True Grit", who played the role of the grizzled U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn?

  1. John Wayne

  2. Clint Eastwood

  3. James Stewart

  4. Lee Marvin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Wayne's portrayal of Rooster Cogburn earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Which 1952 Western film directed by Fred Zinnemann won the Academy Award for Best Picture?

  1. High Noon

  2. Shane

  3. The Searchers

  4. The Magnificent Seven


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

High Noon's exploration of moral dilemmas and the concept of standing alone against adversity made it a critical and commercial success.

In the 1969 film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid", what was the name of the outlaw gang led by Butch Cassidy and his partner?

  1. The Wild Bunch

  2. The Hole in the Wall Gang

  3. The Dalton Gang

  4. The James-Younger Gang


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Hole in the Wall Gang was known for its daring train and bank robberies in the late 19th century.

Which 1956 Western film directed by John Ford starred John Wayne as Ethan Edwards, a Civil War veteran on a quest to rescue his niece from a Comanche tribe?

  1. The Searchers

  2. Rio Bravo

  3. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

  4. 3:10 to Yuma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Searchers is considered one of the greatest Westerns ever made and is known for its stunning cinematography and exploration of themes such as racism and prejudice.

In the 1960 Western film "The Magnificent Seven", who played the role of Chris Adams, the leader of the seven gunmen hired to protect a Mexican village from bandits?

  1. Yul Brynner

  2. Steve McQueen

  3. Charles Bronson

  4. Eli Wallach


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yul Brynner's portrayal of Chris Adams is considered one of his most iconic roles.

Which 1970 Western film directed by Sam Peckinpah starred Paul Newman as Butch Cassidy and Robert Redford as the Sundance Kid?

  1. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

  2. The Wild Bunch

  3. Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid

  4. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is known for its memorable characters, witty dialogue, and iconic soundtrack.

In the 1959 Western film "Rio Bravo", who played the role of Sheriff John T. Chance, who enlists the help of a group of misfits to defend his jailhouse from a ruthless rancher?

  1. John Wayne

  2. Dean Martin

  3. Ricky Nelson

  4. Angie Dickinson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Wayne's portrayal of Sheriff Chance is considered one of his most iconic roles.

Which 1962 Western film directed by Sergio Leone starred Clint Eastwood as the Man with No Name, a mysterious gunslinger who helps a Mexican village defend itself against a group of bandits?

  1. A Fistful of Dollars

  2. For a Few Dollars More

  3. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

  4. Once Upon a Time in the West


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Fistful of Dollars was the first film in Sergio Leone's "Dollars Trilogy" and launched Clint Eastwood's career as a Western icon.

In the 1957 Western film "3:10 to Yuma", who played the role of Ben Wade, an outlaw being transported by train to a prison in Yuma, Arizona?

  1. Glenn Ford

  2. Van Heflin

  3. Felicia Farr

  4. Richard Jaeckel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Glenn Ford's portrayal of Ben Wade earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Which 1969 Western film directed by Sam Peckinpah starred William Holden as Pike Bishop, a ruthless outlaw who leads a gang of bandits on a series of train robberies?

  1. The Wild Bunch

  2. Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid

  3. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia

  4. The Getaway


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wild Bunch is known for its groundbreaking violence and its exploration of themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the changing nature of the American West.

In the 1952 Western film "Shane", who played the role of Shane, a mysterious gunfighter who comes to the aid of a homesteading family?

  1. Alan Ladd

  2. Jean Arthur

  3. Van Heflin

  4. Brandon de Wilde


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alan Ladd's portrayal of Shane is considered one of his most iconic roles.

Which 1968 Western film directed by Sergio Leone starred Clint Eastwood as Blondie, a bounty hunter who teams up with Tuco Ramirez, a Mexican bandit, to search for a fortune in gold?

  1. A Fistful of Dollars

  2. For a Few Dollars More

  3. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

  4. Once Upon a Time in the West


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is considered one of the greatest Westerns ever made and is known for its epic scope, stunning cinematography, and memorable characters.

In the 1969 Western film "True Grit", who played the role of Mattie Ross, a 14-year-old girl who hires U.S. Marshal Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn to track down the outlaw who killed her father?

  1. Kim Darby

  2. Glen Campbell

  3. Robert Duvall

  4. Dennis Hopper


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kim Darby's portrayal of Mattie Ross earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

Which 1956 Western film directed by John Ford starred Henry Fonda as Wyatt Earp, the legendary lawman who led the Earp brothers and Doc Holliday in the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral?

  1. My Darling Clementine

  2. Fort Apache

  3. She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

  4. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

My Darling Clementine is considered one of the greatest Westerns ever made and is known for its accurate portrayal of the events leading up to the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

In the 1962 Western film "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance", who played the role of Liberty Valance, a ruthless outlaw who terrorizes a small town in the American West?

  1. Lee Marvin

  2. James Stewart

  3. Vera Miles

  4. John Carradine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lee Marvin's portrayal of Liberty Valance earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

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