# Chisum (1970)

> A principled New Mexico rancher battles a monopolistic rival whose control of commerce and law threatens the town he helped build.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/24488

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Western
- Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
- Cast: John Wayne, Forrest Tucker, Christopher George, Ben Johnson, Glenn Corbett, Andrew Prine, Bruce Cabot, Patric Knowles
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0065547/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: nostalgic, sturdy, heroic, classic western night, john wayne marathon

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