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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.
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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Taw Jackson returns to his town after three years in jail on a false charge from Frank Pierce, who actually stole his ranch and made a fortune from the gold found there, so he's obviously out for revenge. Pierce offers $10,000 for Taw's scalp to the region's best shootist, Lomax.
The War Wagon. Action. 96 minutes ‧ 1967. Roger Ebert. June 1, 1967. 2 min read. “The War Wagon” is that comparative rarity, a Western filmed with quiet good humor. It is also a point of departure for John Wayne, who plays a bad guy for just about the first time in his career.
Two cinematic legends, John Wayne and Kirk Douglas, team up to seize a small fortune in gold in this action-packed western classic.
The War Wagon. An ex-convict and his partner eye an armored stagecoach full of gold fitted with a Gatling gun for protection. Rent The War Wagon on Fandango at Home, Prime Video,...
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In the 1870's Taw Jackson is paroled from prison after being framed and cheated out of his gold-rich land by Frank Pierce, the ruthless owner of a mining company. Determined to have his revenge, Taw devises an elaborate plan to hijack Pierce's huge, armor-plated war wagon when it is carrying a half million dollars in gold dust.
The War Wagon. To settle an old score, an ex-con enlists four men to rob a mine owner's armor-plated stagecoach carrying half a million dollars in gold! A rambunctious Western adventure. The price before discount is the median price for the last 90 days.
The War Wagon - Full Cast & Crew. 65 Metascore. 1967. 1 hr 41 mins. Action & Adventure. NR. Watchlist. Where to Watch. A cowboy plots to steal a $500,000 gold shipment from an avaricious mine...
