Son of Irish born actor Victor McLaghlen. His first film (as 2nd assistant director) was “The Quiet Man” starring his father and John Wayne.
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He directed a lot of “Gunsmoke” episodes, back during its black-and-white era. I always noticed when his name was listed as the director, it was bound to be a particularly ‘good’ one, with lots of sharp action and on-location scenery.
I just glanced at the story. His Father Victor was one heck of a man.
Dang. I didn’t realize that he was even that old. Wild Geese is one of my favorite movies.
A good long life and he got to work with some of the greats. RIP. His father was quite the actor too.
McClintock! is one of our family favorites. Hollywood would never make it today.
I wouldn’t say he was “one of the greats”, but he sure got to work with some of the greats when he became John Wayne’s house director for many of the Duke’s Batjac productions.
The mud fight in McLintock is my all-time favorite.
His father’s fight with John Wayne in The Quite Man, was one of the best fight scenes in cinema history.
Great cast and great story!
RIP.
American freepers will focus more on his Wayne films, I prefer to focus on The Wild Geese.
One of my favourite films, I love it to death.
Trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNef4MC4ldo
Music:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eD_AreVjnc4