The War Wagon
Action, Western
Universal Studios  (1967) 101 mins NR

6.6 (1,978 votes)
Taw Jackson returns from prison having survived being shot, to the ranch and gold that Frank Pierce stole from him......

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Cast and Crew
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
Director  .....  Burt Kennedy
Producer  .....  Marvin Schwartz
Writer  .....  Clair Huffaker
Notes
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.
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Awards:
1 win (more)