The War Wagon
Seen it?1967 | 101 min | Western, Action, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 49K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Burt Kennedy
- John WayneTaw Jackson
- Kirk DouglasLomax
- Howard KeelLevi Walking Bear
- Robert Walker Jr.Billy Hyatt
- Keenan WynnWes Fletcher
- Bruce CabotFrank Pierce
- Joanna BarnesLola
- Valora NolandKate Fletcher
- Bruce DernHammond
- Gene EvansDeputy Hoag