The Cowboys (1972) - Midland Movies

When every able-bodied man in the county rushes off to the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is left with no choice — he's going to have to make the drive with a crew of inexperienced schoolboys. The Cowboys is John Wayne at his most weathered and most watchable, delivering a performance that surprises even longtime fans with its emotional depth. It's a Western that doesn't shy away from hard truths, and it earns every moment it asks of the audience. A perfect pick for Licking County moviegoers who appreciate classic American cinema on the screen it was made for.