
The Train Robbers(1973)
A gunhand named Lane is hired by a widow, Mrs. Lowe, to find gold stolen by her deceased husband so that she may return it and clear the family name.


“The War Wagon Rolls And The Screen Explodes!”
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.

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 Fletcher

Bruce Dern
Hammond

Gene Evans
Deputy Hoag
The War Wagon is a western, action, crime film released in 1967 exploring themes of gold, chase, horse, ranch, caper, rural area. Directed by Burt Kennedy, it stars John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Howard Keel. 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.
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