Goofs: Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Although he is able to speak and understand Spanish throughout the movie, Taw Jackson still needs an interpreter while bargaining with Wild Horse. Given that Wild Horse doesn't want "the white man" in his camp or at his dinner table, it is reasonable that he would refuse to bargain directly with him. Also, it may be that Jackson didn't want Wild Horse to know that he spoke and understood Spanish.
(more) Trivia: According to director
Burt Kennedy, he gave up half his salary so that he could afford to hire
Kirk Douglas (quoted in the Production Notes on the Universal Western Collection DVD).
(more) Filming Locations: Durango, Mexico
(more) Quotes: [
first lines]
Hoag: Sheriff! Taw Jackson's back in town!
Sheriff Strike: You sure?
Hoag: Well, he's ridin' down the street right now, big as life.
(more) Awards: 1 win
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