Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend
Directed by John Ford1976 47mDocumentary, Biography
6.47.7
A tribute documentary on the most decorated U.S. Marine, General Lewis B. 'Chesty' Puller.
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- Mister ArnJune 27, 2025Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend is a documentary narrated by John Wayne. It's a profile of Lieutenant General Lewis “Chesty” Puller, the most decorated Marine in American history. The film is more of a military tribute with a chronological walk through Chesty Puller’s military career, interspersed with archival footage, battlefield clips, and the occasional still image. There’s no nuance, no competing perspectives, and no critical lens. This film is not an objective documentary; it’s a salute.
Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend Trivia
Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend was released on April 4, 1976.
Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend was directed by John Ford.
Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend has a runtime of 47m.
Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend was produced by James Ellsworth.
A tribute documentary on the most decorated U.S. Marine, General Lewis B. 'Chesty' Puller.
The key characters in Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend are Himself/Narrator (John Wayne), Himself/Interviewer (John Ford), Himself - "Chesty" Puller (Lewis B. Puller).
Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend is a Documentary, Biography film.
Chesty: A Tribute to a Legend has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10.