McQ in 1974 saw the man @johnwayneofficial trade his cowboy hat for a badge, playing a tough Seattle cop in a gritty urban crime drama. Directed by John Sturges, the film stood out for its high-octane stunts, coordinated by legendary stuntman Hal Needham. From wild car chases through Seattle’s streets to a dramatic scene where Wayne’s car gets blown off a pier, the action was front and center. Needham even pioneered a stunt using a black powder cannon charge to flip cars, though a test run nearl