Originally posted by Airscrew
Are you sure about that?
Yes, I am most definitely sure.
There is a big difference between helping to found a film company, and being the actual director or producer of a film.
The only film that Wayne actually directed was "The Alamo". However, that film was such a huge financial loss, that Wayne was never entrusted with such authority again in a film. "The Alamo" did very poor box office. It was an extremely expensive film to make at that time too. And it was thus a big financial hit to Wayne himself, since he owned such a big piece of the company.
Now Wayne was a great actor and American, don't get me wrong. But his overall talent in the film industry cannot even begin to compare to Eastwood's.
Before they die, everyone should visit Carmel, CA ( where Eastwood served one term as Mayor ) and have a Dirty Harry Burger at Eastwood's Hog's Breath Inn restaurant.
It is a tiny little place, and a little difficult to even find. But having a meal in their outdoor patio is quite a treat:
