It wasn’t real, of course, just a movie scene, but yes, Bruce Dern did shoot John Wayne in one of the most talked-about moments in Western film history.

John Wayne is the greatest Western legend of all time. But of all of his famous roles, which one was his last? We explain how The Duke rode off into the sunset.

The mighty equine is in the spotlight…From Tumbleweed to The Horse Whisperer, the majestic horse steals the show in these all-time favorite films.

Charles Bronson was known for his rugged face, quiet intensity, and powerful screen presence, which turned him into an international star through Westerns, war films, and action movies.

Jack Elam’s crooked grin and gravelly voice made him one of the most recognizable character actors in the history of American Western films and television.

From Jesse Stone to Sherlock Holmes, audiences have long been captivated by detective tales. A good one features courage, sharp instincts, and a touch of madness.

In Hondo (1953), the Apache characters are depicted speaking a form of Apache, but in reality, the dialogue is of a different tribe.

Most saloon owners were men, but the frontier offered unusual opportunities for women who were entrepreneurial, tough, and willing to work outside traditional expectations.

People often ask if women were allowed to carry guns on the American frontier. Not only did they carry weapons, they were often expected to for these simple reasons.

Get the skinny on Slim Pickens, who went from the rodeo arena to Hollywood with John Wayne, Tom Selleck, Steve McQueen and Sam Elliott.

The famous line is best known from the 1993 Western film Tombstone, which was delivered by Val Kilmer, who played Doc Holliday.

From legendary Academy Award winners to rising stars, discover the incredible actors who brought the "GOAT" of Westerns to life.