John Wayne Adventure Triple (Donovan's Reef / Hatari / In Harm's Way)

Donovans Reef

Producer-director John Ford once again demonstrates his successful formula for rambunctions, combative comedy and romance in this action-packed John Wayne classic. Life on a South Pacific island for two ex-Navy buddies (John Wayne and Lee Marvin) is just about perfect - they spend most of their time on Donovan's Reef, the local saloon where they brawl and feud and somehow manage to stave off the sameness of tropical living. Then, into this mayhem arrives Elizabeth Allen, a straight-laced Bostonian in search of her father.

Hatari

Director Howard Hawks reteams with John Wayne, who heads a group of highly skilled professional game hunters in Africa. Only they don't use bullets ­ they capture the ferocious big game with strong ropes and cameras for zoos and circus attractions. It is an exciting, death-defying business that pits man against beast. "Hatari!" means "danger!" in Swahili, but Hatari! also means a spectacular adventure film. The fine cast includes Hardy Kruger, Red Buttons and Elsa Martinelli, and a sparkling Henry Mancini musical score includes the bouncy pop hit tune, "Baby Elephant Walk."

In Harms Way