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The War Wagon

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An ex-convict and his partner eye an armored stagecoach full of gold fitted with a Gatling gun for protection.
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Pauline Kael The New Republic 09/20/2023
When it’s the tired comic spectacle of rich old men degrading themselves for more money and fame and power, does it much matter if it’s done poorly or with chic? In some ways the chic is more offensive. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 10/16/2008
The War Wagon is an entertaining, exciting western drama of revenge, laced with action and humor. Go to Full Review Tom Milne Time Out 01/26/2006
No masterpiece, but very engaging. Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf Blu-ray.com 04/20/2014
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Handled with care, allowing plenty of room to explore western traditions and allow the leading men an opportunity to trade barbs and suspicions as they attempt to out barrel-chest each other (spoiler: Douglas wins). Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 06/13/2007
B-
John Wayne (in his 162nd film) joins forces with Kirk Douglas in this revenge Western that propagates rather dangerously vigilante justice, a theme Clint Eastwood will carry to an extreme in the Dirty Harry pictures. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jelisije J 09/12/2024 A very entertaining Western that has John Wayne team with Kirk Douglass in a heist movie where they try to rob a wagon full of gold. A nice charming little western flick you can enjoy again and again. See more Steve D 03/24/2023 The supporting staff is strong but they can't save it. See more Carlos N @Can545 01/16/2023 Sometimes a movie can be just silly enough to enjoy without having to declare it an Oscar contender. This is a fun movie about stealing the unstealable War Wagon, a Western versión of the genre that came later with the Thomas Crown Affair or The Italian job. Why overanalyze it when it is just fun to watch, acted by many of the days best, headlined by the Duke (Wayne) and Mr. Spartacus himself. (Douglas). Just sit back and grab some popcorn. See more richard c 06/07/2021 Nice performances cover for the sometimes shaky storyline. See more jeffrey g 04/09/2021 This movie has always been a fun favorite. Just the right mix of drama, humor and light-hearted Western adventure. Many of these same actors will co-star with Wayne in The Hellfighters - another action-packed flick based on the life of Red Adair. See more 10/12/2020 I thought it would be better given the intriguing cast, but I found it to be quite boring. (First and only viewing - 7/29/2020) See more Read all reviews
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Burt Kennedy

Director

John Wayne

Taw Jackson

Kirk Douglas

Lomax

Howard Keel

Levi Walking Bear

Robert Walker Jr.

Billy Hyatt

Keenan Wynn

Wes Fletcher

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Movie Info

Synopsis An ex-convict and his partner eye an armored stagecoach full of gold fitted with a Gatling gun for protection.
Director
Burt Kennedy
Producer
Marvin Schwartz
Screenwriter
Clair Huffaker
Production Co
Batjac Productions, Polyphony Digital, Universal Pictures
Genre
Western
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 41m
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