The Real Reason John Wayne Hated Clint Eastwood

It was the clash of two Hollywood titans. When Clint Eastwood released his gritty western "High Plains Drifter," John Wayne didn't just dislike it—he was furious. This video reveals the true story behind the angry personal letter The Duke sent to the new face of the West.

For decades, John Wayne stood for the "American Ideal" in Western cinema—heroic, honest, and just. But in the 1970s, a new kind of cowboy arrived. Clint Eastwood’s dark and violent style changed everything, and Wayne refused to accept it.

In this video, we uncover:
The specific scene in "High Plains Drifter" that offended John Wayne.
The contents of the angry letter Wayne wrote to Eastwood.
Why these two legends never worked together despite the offers.

Was John Wayne right to protect the "Old West" image, or was Clint Eastwood simply showing the harsh reality?

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