Official movie poster for The War Wagon (1967), a western action film

The War Wagon(1967)

The War Wagon Rolls And The Screen Explodes!

6.8(232)1h 41m1967-05-26
WesternActionCrime

The War Wagon 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.

The War Wagon (1967) is a western, action and crime film directed by Burt Kennedy, released on May 26, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Howard Keel and Robert Walker Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 232 ratings.

Director:
Burt Kennedy
Writers:
Clair Huffaker, Clair Huffaker
Producers:
Marvin Schwartz, Michael Wayne
Cinematographer:
William H. Clothier
Composer:
Dimitri Tiomkin
Production:
Marvin Schwartz Productions, Universal Pictures, Batjac Productions
Revenue:
$6,000,000
Status:
Released

The War Wagon (1967) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for The War Wagon before you stream it.

The War Wagon Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 232 ratings.

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7/10

"Lomax" (Kirk Douglas) has an axe to grind with "Jackson" (John Wayne). Indeed, he has sworn to kill him when he is eventually let out of prison. Meantime, "Jackson" has a cunning plan to relieve a greedy mining boss "Pierce" (Bruce Cabot) of a load of gold. Maybe they could work together? Well "Lomax" agrees on the basis that he gets a share and a daily rate. Extra if he has to draw his gun, even more if he has to…

Reviewed on June 9, 2024

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The War Wagon – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The War Wagon online?

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The War Wagon (1967) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The War Wagon?

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The main cast of The War Wagon (1967) includes John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Howard Keel, Robert Walker Jr. and Keenan Wynn. The film was directed by Burt Kennedy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The War Wagon released?

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The War Wagon was released on May 26, 1967 and runs for 1h 41m.

Is The War Wagon worth watching?

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The War Wagon (1967) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 232 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, action and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The War Wagon?

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Yes. The official The War Wagon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.