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Aging rancher and self-made man, George Washington McLintock is forced to deal with numerous personal and professional problems. Seemingly everyone wants a piece of his enormous farmstead, including high-ranking government men and nearby Native Americans. As McLintock tries to juggle his various adversaries, his wife—who left him two years previously—suddenly returns. But she isn't interested in George; she wants custody of their daughter.
In the Arizona Territory during the 1880s, George Washington McClintock, a wealthy cattle baron, is trying to live a quiet life, but his estranged wife, Katherine, returns to town. She wants custody of their daughter, Becky, who is engaged to the arrogant Devlin. McClintock, still carrying a torch for Katherine, tries to win her back, leading to a series of comedic skirmishes and town-wide brawls.
McLintock! was a major box office success and received generally positive reviews, appreciated for its blend of Western action and screwball comedy. John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara's on-screen chemistry was a particular highlight, reviving the spark from their previous collaborations. The film is often seen as a lighter, more comedic take on the Western genre.
A delightful and boisterous Western comedy with strong performances.
John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara shine in this entertaining romp.
Amusing slapstick and familiar Wayne charisma make for a crowd-pleasing film.
Google audience: Audiences largely enjoyed McLintock! for its humor, the classic pairing of John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, and its entertaining blend of Western action and comedic situations. Many viewers found it a fun and lighthearted movie experience.
The famous "mud fight" scene between John Wayne and the townspeople was improvised to a large extent, with Wayne reportedly encouraging the cast and crew to get into the spirit of the messy brawl.
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Why does it have to be you that stirs me? McLintock! is directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and written by James Edward Grant. It stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Yvonne De Carlo, Patrick Wayne and Stefanie Powers. Music is by Frank De Vol a...