The War Wagon
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Synopsis
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.
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THE WAR WAGON (1967) ♦RARE ♦ Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-26
Top Cast
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John Wayne
Taw Jackson
Kirk Douglas
Lomax
Howard Keel
Levi Walking Bear
Robert Walker Jr.
Billy Hyatt
Keenan Wynn
Wes Fletcher
Bruce Cabot
Frank Pierce
Joanna Barnes
Lola
Valora Noland
Kate Fletcher
Bruce Dern
Hammond
Gene Evans
Deputy Hoag
Terry Wilson
Sheriff Strike
Don Collier
Shack
Sheb Wooley
Snyder
Ann McCrea
Felicia
Emilio Fernández
Calita
Frank McGrath
Bartender
Chuck Roberson
Brown / Mustachioed guard at blown bridge
Boyd 'Red' Morgan
Early
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Clair Huffaker
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The War Wagon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Marvin Schwartz Productions, Universal Pictures, Batjac Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Kennedy
Clair Huffaker
Dimitri Tiomkin
William H. Clothier
Harry Gerstad
Marvin Schwartz, John Wayne, Michael Wayne
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Kennedy
Director
Clair Huffaker
Screenplay
Marvin Schwartz
Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
Harry Gerstad
Editor
Michael Wayne
Producer
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The War Wagon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The War Wagon about?
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.
Who directed The War Wagon?
The War Wagon was directed by Burt Kennedy.
Who stars in The War Wagon?
The principal cast of The War Wagon includes John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Howard Keel, Robert Walker Jr., Keenan Wynn.
When was The War Wagon released and how long is it?
The War Wagon was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did The War Wagon make at the box office?
The War Wagon grossed $6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The War Wagon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The War Wagon was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Is The War Wagon based on a book or true story?
The War Wagon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clair Huffaker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The War Wagon?
The War Wagon holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).