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The War Wagon

The War Wagon

Western · Action · Crime · 1967

An ex-con seeks revenge on the man who put him in prison by planning a robbery of the latter's stagecoach, which is transporting gold. He enlists the help of a partner, who could be working for his nemesis.

Movie details

The War Wagon

“The War Wagon Rolls And The Screen Explodes!”

1967 Western · Action · Crime 1h 41m

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6.8 / 10

Community rating

An ex-con seeks revenge on the man who put him in prison by planning a robbery of the latter's stagecoach, which is transporting gold. He enlists the help of a partner, who could be working for his nemesis.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Burt Kennedy

Written by

Clair Huffaker

John Wayne

John Wayne

Taw Jackson

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Lomax

Howard Keel

Howard Keel

Levi Walking Bear

Robert Walker Jr.

Robert Walker Jr.

Billy Hyatt

Keenan Wynn

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Wes Fletcher

Bruce Cabot

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Frank Pierce

Joanna Barnes

Joanna Barnes

Lola

Court is in session

Put The War Wagon on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Sentimental Softie

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.