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While John Wayne was the undisputed king of Westerns for decades, the 1960s saw the emergence of Clint Eastwood, who introduced a new kind of cowboy persona to the screen. Eastwood's portrayal offered a grittier, more anti-heroic take on the Western archetype, contrasting with Wayne's more traditional heroic figures. This shift in characterization marked a significant evolution in the Western genre.

Clint Eastwood's alternative portrayal of a cowboy redefined the genre and influenced subsequent Western films.