Wagon Master
“John Ford's lusty successor to "Fort Apache" and "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon"”
Synopsis
Two young horse traders guide a Mormon wagon train to the San Juan Valley and encounter rugged terrain, the cutthroat Clegg gang, hospitable Navajo, and moral challenges on the journey.
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Ward Bond in Wagon Master (1950)
Type: Clip • Published 2014-05-18
Top Cast
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Ben Johnson
Travis Blue
Joanne Dru
Denver
Harry Carey Jr.
Sandy
Ward Bond
Elder Wiggs
Charles Kemper
Uncle Shiloh Clegg
Alan Mowbray
Dr. A. Locksley Hall
Jane Darwell
Sister Ledyard
Ruth Clifford
Fleuretty Phyffe
Russell Simpson
Adam Perkins
Kathleen O'Malley
Prudence Perkins
James Arness
Floyd Clegg
Francis Ford
Mr. Peachtree
Fred Libby
Reese Clegg
Jim Thorpe
Navajo Indian
Mickey Simpson
Jesse Clegg
Cliff Lyons
Marshal of Crystal City
Don Summers
Sam Jenkins
Movita
Young Navajo Indian
Release History & Theatrical Window
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Festival / Special Debut
April 22, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank S. Nugent, Patrick Ford
- Original Score
- Richard Hageman
- Original Title
- Wagon Master
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Ford
Frank S. Nugent, Patrick Ford, John Ford
Richard Hageman
Bert Glennon, Archie Stout
Jack Murray, Barbara Ford
Merian C. Cooper, John Ford
Department Leadership Roster
Frank S. Nugent
Screenplay
John Ford
Director
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Patrick Ford
Screenplay
Richard Hageman
Original Music Composer
Jack Murray
Editor
Barbara Ford
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagon Master
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What is Wagon Master about?
Two young horse traders guide a Mormon wagon train to the San Juan Valley and encounter rugged terrain, the cutthroat Clegg gang, hospitable Navajo, and moral challenges on the journey.
Who directed Wagon Master?
Wagon Master was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in Wagon Master?
The principal cast of Wagon Master includes Ben Johnson, Joanne Dru, Harry Carey Jr., Ward Bond, Charles Kemper.
When was Wagon Master released and how long is it?
Wagon Master was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Wagon Master?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wagon Master was composed by Richard Hageman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wagon Master?
Wagon Master holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).