The film takes place as the U.S. involvement in World War II begins; it recounts the lives of several U.S. naval officers based in Hawaii and their wives or lovers. The title of the film comes from a quote from an American Revolutionary naval commander: I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast, for I intend to go in harm's way. — John Paul Jones The film presents a relatively unromantic and realistic picture of the American...

Big Jake: John Wayne is an aging Texas cattleman who's outlived his time. Now he must quickly swing into action and reconnect with his estranged family after outlaws kidnap his grandson "Little Jake" and wound his son. Donovan's Reef: The final collaboration between acclaimed director John Ford and screen legend John Wayne is a boisterous, rowdy South Seas escapade featuring Lee Marvin, Jack Warden, Cesar Romero and a sarong-clad Dorothy Lamour. El...

As the telegraph takes over, each Pony Express rider is given two horses as a reward. Johnny Blair and Larry Adams buy a run-down stageline from Cal Drake. When they realize they've been cheated, they race Drake to Sacramento for a $25,000 government mail contract.

John Wayne heads a group of highly skilled professional game hunters in Africa who capture the ferocious big game with strong rope and cameras for zoos and circus attractions.

A tough rancher, deserted by his regular help, hires 11 schoolboys for a 400 mile cattle drive.

Nine passengers board a Cheyenne-bound stagecoach. Each has an urgent reason for the journey, and each is determined to live through the dangerous trip through Indian territory.

Two gold prospectors in the Alaska of 1900 are battling for gold, land, and the woman they both love.

Returning to the scruffy town of Valentine, Texas, after many months of tracking wanted criminals, Cahill learns that there's been trouble at home as well. The local sheriff and deputy have been murdered by a masked gang of bandits. These outlaws robbed the bank and then disappeared into the hills. Deputizing his elder son, Cahill sets out to routinely track and capture the dangerous desperadoes. Instead, the gritty marshal finds himself up against...

John Wayne seeks revenge on the thief who killed his father and is wounded during a confrontation.

The soldiers at Fort Apache may disagree with the tactics of their glory-seeking new commander. But to a man, they're duty bound to obey - even when it means almost certain disaster.