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- In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism.
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The War Wagon is a 1967 American Western heist film directed by Burt Kennedy and starring John Wayne and Kirk Douglas. Released by Universal Pictures, it was produced by Marvin Schwartz and adapted by Clair Huffaker from his own novel.
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May 28, 2024 · The success of The War Wagon helped solidify John Wayne’s status as a Western icon. His portrayal of Taw Jackson further cemented his reputation as the ultimate cowboy hero. The film’s title, The War Wagon, refers to the armored stagecoach used to transport the gold.
The War Wagon: Directed by Burt Kennedy. With John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Howard Keel, Robert Walker Jr.. The story of a man who was shot, robbed and imprisoned who returns to steal a large gold shipment from the man who wronged him. The gold is transported in an armored stage coach, the War Wagon.
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- Drama, Western
- Burt Kennedy
- 1967-05-27
In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism. The War Wagon. Action. 96 minutes ‧ 1967. Directed by. Burt Kennedy. From a screenplay by. Clair Huffaker Music. Produced by. Marvin Schwartz. "The War Wagon" is that comparative rarity, a Western filmed with quiet good humor.
May 5, 2021 · At one point during the war, the need for more men in uniform caused the U.S. military brass to change Wayne’s draft status to 1-A, fit for duty.
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Jan 20, 2024 · In The War Wagon, Wayne and Douglas plan to rob the eponymous war wagon carrying $500,000 in gold and avoid a Gatling gun while they do it. While the Burt Kennedy caper is full of humor and...
Robbing the heavily fortified stagecoach, known as a "war wagon," won't be easy. But the payoff -- $500,000 in gold -- will be sweet payback indeed. Rancher Taw Jackson (John Wayne) is out...
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- Western