The War Wagon

War Wagon is a light hearted Western that does not attempt to do more than entertain viewers. There is a good natured repoire between wronged rancher Taw Jackson (John Wayne) and gunslinger Lomax (Kirk Douglas). Wayne enters Douglas' saloon and orders a whiskey. Before Wayne can wet his whistle an unseen Douglas bellows; "enjoy your drink, it'll be your last." To which Wayne responds, " That's a shame, I kinda hoped my last drink would be a big one".

Wayne and Douglas team up against evil Mining company owner, Pierce (Bruce Cabot). Pierce pampers his gold transport vehicle, the War Wagon. When the mammoth vehicle is not on the trail, it is being smithed.

One of the highlights of the movie is a gigantic barroom brawl. War Wagon is a Good Viewer thanks to solid performances by both John Wayne and Kirk Douglas.

Director: Burt Kennedy
Cast: 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
Joanna Barnes.... Lola
Valora Noland.... Kate
Bruce Dern.... Hammond
Gene Evans .... Hoag
Terry Wilson .... Sheriff Strike
Don Collier.... Shack
Sheb Wooley.... Snyder
Ann McCrea.... Felicia
Emilio Fernández....Calito
Date: 1967 101 mins.
Theme Song: Ballad of the War Wagon" Sung by Ed Ames / Written by Dimitri Tiomkin