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The War Wagon (1967)

★ 6.8Unrated97 minDirector: Burt Kennedy

1967 film directed by Burt Kennedy

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 supporting cast includes Howard Keel, Robert Walker Jr., Keenan Wynn, Bruce Cabot, Joanna Barnes, Valora Noland, Bruce Dern, and Gene Evans. The film received generally positive reviews.

Filming took place in Sierra de Órganos National Park in the town of Sombrerete, Mexico. Kennedy called it "a big success."

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The War Wagon about?
The War Wagon (1967) — Taw Jackson returns from prison having survived being shot, to the ranch and gold that Frank Pierce stole from him. Jackson makes a deal with Lomax, the man who shot him 5 years ago to join forces against Pierce and steal a large gold shipment. The shipments are transported in th
Is The War Wagon based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The War Wagon scary?
Content rating: Unrated. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.