Western movie enthusiasts have a few icons – but not many get close to the level of fame Clint Eastwood and John Wayne reached while starring in films of the genre.

John Wayne left a legacy of over 80 western hero stories, including The Searchers (1956), Rio Bravo (1959), True Grit (1969), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) and Hondo (1953), before passing away of stomach cancer in 1979.

For his part, Clint Eastwood is renowned for his iconic portrayals in numerous films of the genre,…