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3 Godfathers (1948) 7.0
Three outlaws on the run discover a dying woman and her baby. They swear to bring the infant to safety across the desert, even at the risk of their own lives. Director:John Ford |
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| Pedro Armendáriz | ... |
Pedro 'Pete' Roca Fuerte
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| Harry Carey Jr. | ... | ||
| Ward Bond | ... | ||
| Mae Marsh | ... | ||
| Mildred Natwick | ... | ||
| Jane Darwell | ... | ||
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Guy Kibbee | ... | |
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Dorothy Ford | ... | |
| Ben Johnson | ... |
Posse Man #1
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Charles Halton | ... | |
| Hank Worden | ... |
Deputy Curly
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Jack Pennick | ... |
Luke
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Fred Libby | ... |
Deputy
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Michael Dugan | ... |
Posse Man #2
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Three outlaws on the run discover a dying woman and her baby. They swear to bring the infant to safety across the desert, even at the risk of their own lives. Written by Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
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John Ford's Legend of the Southwest!Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
1 December 1948 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Le fils du désert See more »Company Credits
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1.37 : 1
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Deputy: Gosh, Marshal, you missed 'em.
Perley 'Buck' Sweet: They ain't payin' me to kill folks. Them Texas boys are gonna be mighty thirsty before they get to water.
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(uncredited)
Written by Troy Hale
Performed by Harry Carey Jr.
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John Wayne was badly sun burnt while filming 3 Godfathers and was briefly hospitalized. See more »Goofs
Shortly after the three riders enter the desert Hightower discovers that Pedro's water bag is empty and throws it away. As they ride away in a long shot, the water bag is still visible on Pedro's horse. See more »Quotes
[as Buck and the deputies are chasing the three outlaws, Buck shoots the outlaws' water bag. He then stops chasing them]Deputy: Gosh, Marshal, you missed 'em.
Perley 'Buck' Sweet: They ain't payin' me to kill folks. Them Texas boys are gonna be mighty thirsty before they get to water.
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"Streets of Laredo"(uncredited)
Written by Troy Hale
Performed by Harry Carey Jr.
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Three wise thieves on the run from the law come across a stranded woman about to give birth in the middle of the dessert. Full of Religious symbols and campy moments, especially the ending. But the images are strong and John Wayne gives another outstanding performance.