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1. In the Western classic, "Big Jake", how much ransom money was asked for by the kidnappers?

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In the Western classic, "Big Jake", the kidnappers asked for a ransom of 1000000.

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2. How many Tennesseans were under John Wayne's command as Davy Crockett in the 1960 version of "The Alamo"?

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3. In "Big Jake", how many men crossed the Rio Bravo to kidnap his grandson?

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In the movie "Big Jake," a total of 9 men crossed the Rio Bravo to kidnap his grandson.

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4. Who played the movie producer that John Wayne saw about writing movies in "The Wings of Eagles"?

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Ward Bond played the movie producer that John Wayne saw about writing movies in "The Wings of Eagles".

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5. Who produced "Cahill, U.S. Marshall"?

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Michael Wayne is the correct answer because he produced "Cahill, U.S. Marshall".

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6. Who directed and produced "Hatari"?

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Howard Hawks is the correct answer because he both directed and produced the film "Hatari". Howard Hawks was a renowned American film director and producer, known for his versatility and contributions to various genres. He had a successful career spanning several decades and directed numerous acclaimed films, including "Bringing Up Baby," "His Girl Friday," and "The Big Sleep." In the case of "Hatari," Hawks not only directed the film but also served as its producer, making him the correct choice for this question.

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7. In "The Comancheros", what was Jake Cutter's wife's name?

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The correct answer is Bess. In the movie "The Comancheros," Jake Cutter's wife is named Bess.

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8. In the movie, "The Wings of Eagles", who played the part of Jughead?

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Dan Daily played the part of Jughead in the movie "The Wings of Eagles".

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9. How does John Wayne break his neck in "The Wings of Eagles"?

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In "The Wings of Eagles," John Wayne breaks his neck by falling down the stairs. This suggests that the accident occurs inside a building or a house, rather than involving any form of transportation like a plane crash or a car accident. Getting into a fight is also unrelated to the cause of his injury.

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10. Which John Wayne film includes the line: "There's some things a man just can't run away from"?

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In the film "Stagecoach," the line "There's some things a man just can't run away from" is included. This suggests that the film explores the idea that certain challenges or responsibilities cannot be avoided, and one must face them head-on.

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11. In the movie "Brannigan", John Wayne plays a detective from what American city?

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In the movie "Brannigan," John Wayne portrays a detective from Chicago. This can be inferred from the fact that the options provided are different American cities, and the correct answer, "Chicago," aligns with the theme and setting of the movie.

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12. In the John Wayne movie "Big Jake", how many kidnappers were killed at the McCandles' ranch?

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In the movie "Big Jake", only one kidnapper was killed at the McCandles' ranch.

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13. In "The Comancheros", how long has it been since Wayne's wife died?

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The correct answer is 2 Years, 2 Months And 13 Days. This can be inferred from the question which asks for the duration since Wayne's wife died in the movie "The Comancheros".

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14. In "The Comancheros", what was the name of Jake Cutter's niece?

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The correct answer is Bessie. In the movie "The Comancheros," Jake Cutter's niece is named Bessie.

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15. In "The Comancheros", where was Melinda's husband killed?

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Melinda's husband was killed in the Battle of San Jacinto.

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16. Who wrote and directed "The Fighting Kentuckian"?

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George Waggner wrote and directed "The Fighting Kentuckian".

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17. "San Timoteo" was the original production title of what 1970's John Wayne movie?

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"San Timoteo" was the original production title of the 1970's John Wayne movie "Rio Lobo".

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18. Who was originally supposed to play the character of John Wayne's deputy, Dude, in "Rio Bravo"?

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Montgomery Clift was originally supposed to play the character of John Wayne's deputy, Dude, in "Rio Bravo".

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19. In the movie "Blue Steel" what actress co-stars with John Wayne?

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Eleanor Hunt is the correct answer because she co-stars with John Wayne in the movie "Blue Steel".

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20. Which company produced the movie "The Wings of Eagles"?

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"The Wings of Eagles" was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

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21. Chill Wills, John Wayne's co-star in "The Alamo", had made which previous film about the mission?

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Chill Wills, John Wayne's co-star in "The Alamo", had previously made the film "The Man From The Alamo" about the mission.

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22. In the movie "Rooster Cogburn", what did Goodknight tell Rooster he had a lot of?

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In the movie "Rooster Cogburn", Goodknight tells Rooster that he has a lot of brass. This means that Goodknight is implying that he has a lot of courage, boldness, or audacity. The term "brass" is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is fearless or unafraid to take risks. Therefore, Goodknight is asserting that he possesses a great deal of bravery or nerve.

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23. At his death in 1979, how many grandchildren did "The Duke" John Wayne have?

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The correct answer is 20. This means that at the time of "The Duke" John Wayne's death in 1979, he had a total of 20 grandchildren.

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24. Who was the director of "Cahill, U.S. Marshall"?

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Andrew V Mclaglen was the director of "Cahill, U.S. Marshall".

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25. John Wayne broke his leg in real life while filming which of these movies?

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John Wayne broke his leg in real life while filming the movie "True Grit."

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26. The movie "In Harms Way" was released in what year?

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The correct answer is 1965. This means that the movie "In Harms Way" was released in 1965.

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27. In "The Comancheros", how long has it been since Melinda's husband died?

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In the movie "The Comancheros", it has been 4 years since Melinda's husband died.

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28. In "Rooster Cogburn", how many men did the bad guy Hawk have riding with him?

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In the movie "Rooster Cogburn", the bad guy Hawk had nine men riding with him.

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29. In what year was In "Old California" released?

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"In Old California" was released in 1942.

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30. In what year was "Hatari" released?

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"Hatari" was released in 1961.

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In the Western classic, "Big Jake", how much ransom money was asked...
How many Tennesseans were under John Wayne's command as Davy Crockett...
In "Big Jake", how many men crossed the Rio Bravo to kidnap his...
Who played the movie producer that John Wayne saw about writing movies...
Who produced "Cahill, U.S. Marshall"?
Who directed and produced "Hatari"?
In "The Comancheros", what was Jake Cutter's wife's name?
In the movie, "The Wings of Eagles", who played the part of Jughead?
How does John Wayne break his neck in "The Wings of Eagles"?
Which John Wayne film includes the line: "There's some things a man...
In the movie "Brannigan", John Wayne plays a detective from what...
In the John Wayne movie "Big Jake", how many kidnappers were killed at...
In "The Comancheros", how long has it been since Wayne's wife died?
In "The Comancheros", what was the name of Jake Cutter's niece?
In "The Comancheros", where was Melinda's husband killed?
Who wrote and directed "The Fighting Kentuckian"?
"San Timoteo" was the original production title of what 1970's John...
Who was originally supposed to play the character of John Wayne's...
In the movie "Blue Steel" what actress co-stars with John Wayne?
Which company produced the movie "The Wings of Eagles"?
Chill Wills, John Wayne's co-star in "The Alamo", had made which...
In the movie "Rooster Cogburn", what did Goodknight tell Rooster he...
At his death in 1979, how many grandchildren did "The Duke" John Wayne...
Who was the director of "Cahill, U.S. Marshall"?
John Wayne broke his leg in real life while filming which of these...
The movie "In Harms Way" was released in what year?
In "The Comancheros", how long has it been since Melinda's husband...
In "Rooster Cogburn", how many men did the bad guy Hawk have riding...
In what year was In "Old California" released?
In what year was "Hatari" released?
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