McLintock! (1963) is a Western comedy starring John Wayne as George Washington “GW” McLintock, a wealthy cattle baron and one of the most powerful men in the territory. As he eagerly awaits the return of his daughter Becky, who’s been away at school, he’s caught off guard by the unexpected arrival of his estranged wife, Katherine. Having left years earlier without explanation, Katherine now intends to take Becky back to the State Capitol with her—sparking a spirited and comedic battle of wills set against the backdrop of frontier life.