Martin Scorsese on the films of John Ford

About the Episode

On February 3, 2006, Martin Scorsese spoke with director Sam Pollard about the partnership between John Ford and John Wayne and how their films have impacted his career. Interview conducted for "American Masters — John Ford / John Wayne: The Filmmaker and the Legend" (2006).

Aired: 09/06/22 | Expires: | Runtime: 19m 20s

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