Wagons East!
“They came. They saw. They changed their minds.”
Synopsis
After the 1860s Wild West, a group of misfit settlers - including ex-doctor Phil Taylor, prostitute Belle, and homosexual bookseller Julian - decide they cannot live in their current situation in the west. They hire a grizzled alcoholic wagon master by the name of James Harlow to take them on a journey back to their hometowns in the East.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Wagons East (1994) Official Trailer #1 - John Candy Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-07
Top Cast
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John Candy
James Harlow
Richard Lewis
Phil Taylor
John C. McGinley
Julian
Ellen Greene
Belle
Robert Picardo
Ben Wheeler
Ed Lauter
John Slade
William Sanderson
Zeke
Rodney A. Grant
Little Feather
Melinda Culea
Constance Taylor
Lochlyn Munro
Billy
Ethan Phillips
Smedly
Charles Rocket
Gen. Larchmont
Don Lake
Lt. Bailey
Joel McKinnon Miller
Zack Ferguson
Russell Means
Chief
Joe Bays
River Townsman
Abraham Benrubi
Abe Ferguson
Ryan Cutrona
Tom
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 26, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Markle
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Carlson
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- Wagons East!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.4M
- Production Studios
- Carolco Pictures, Outlaw Productions, Goodman/Rosen Productions, Wagons East N.V.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Markle
Matthew Carlson, Jerry Abrahamson
Michael Small
Frank Tidy
Scott Conrad
Robert Newmyer, Jeffrey Silver, Barry Rosen, Lynwood Spinks, Gary M. Goodman
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Markle
Director
Vincent M. Cresciman
Production Design
Robert Newmyer
Producer
Jeffrey Silver
Producer
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
Adolfo Ramírez
Costume Design
Barry Rosen
Producer
Matthew Carlson
Screenplay
Scott Conrad
Editor
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Gary M. Goodman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagons East!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wagons East! about?
After the 1860s Wild West, a group of misfit settlers - including ex-doctor Phil Taylor, prostitute Belle, and homosexual bookseller Julian - decide they cannot live in their current situation in the west. They hire a grizzled alcoholic wagon master by the name of James Harlow to take them on a journey back to their hometowns in the East.
Who directed Wagons East!?
Wagons East! was directed by Peter Markle.
Who stars in Wagons East!?
The principal cast of Wagons East! includes John Candy, Richard Lewis, John C. McGinley, Ellen Greene, Robert Picardo.
When was Wagons East! released and how long is it?
Wagons East! was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Wagons East! make at the box office?
Wagons East! grossed $4.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Wagons East!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wagons East! was composed by Michael Small.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wagons East!?
Wagons East! holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).