The film was based on the Lincoln County War of 1878 with Duke starring as John Simpson Chisum, a wealthy cattle baron of the ...

John Wayne remains one of the greatest Western stars of all time, but one of the actor's most underrated movies mixed ...

Geoffrey Deuel, best known for portraying famed outlaw Billy the Kid in the 1970 John Wayne vehicle Chisum, died Dec. 22 at ...

but gets a helping hand from an unlikely ally- Billy the Kid. With a strong supporting cast, Wayne could play this role blindfolded.

but gets a helping hand from an unlikely ally- Billy the Kid. With a strong supporting cast, Wayne could play this role blindfolded.