Filmed in beautiful cinemascope in sedona, arizona, its more like the canyon of breathtaking scenery. Its sympathy with the native american plight was probably enlightened at the time, but that sympathy is pretty limited and certainly doesnt extend to including any fullblooded indian characters like, say, john fords later cheyenne autumn, another richard. Overview of the last wagon, 1956, directed by delmer daves, with richard widmark, felicia farr, susan kohner, at turner classic movies. The last wagon 1956 film wikipedia republished wiki 2.
Comanche todds survival tips are lot of fun but the real action amounts to fighting an apache in handtohand combat. Director delmer daves described the difficulty of finding a pristine location for the film, as his previous western, broken arrow 1950, had popularized the region. The last wagon todd 1956 run for the sun mike latimer 1956 i. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 1956 movies 1956. Delmer daves filmed some mighty fine westerns in the 50s and this handsomely mounted cinemascope effort in luscious deluxe colour from 20th. Richard widmark list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The last wagon by delmer daves delmer daves, richard. And yet at its center is a difficult question, because the wayne character is racist without apologyand so, in a less outspoken way, are the other. And imdbs short synopsis for this one wagon train survivors of an apache attack entrust the sheriffs prisoner, scout comanche todd, with their lives. During the 1950s the western movie era was in full swing nationwide. The last wagon is a 1956 western directed by delmer daves. Mar 24, 2008 richard widmark full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
Nov 16, 2017 western week concludes with and yes, i know its been an 8 day week lol with the last wagon 1956 we have richard widmark, felicia farr, and these other people so lets get to it. In its perspective on frontier clashes in the wild west, 1956 s aboveaverage western the last wagon is a sort of transitional movie. Using natural landmarks as iconic locales, the film tells a story of immigrants challenged during a wagon train crossing of the oregon trail. The film was shot on location in sedona, az, at the mouth of oak creek canyon, and mostly along schnebly hill road. Soon afterward, the wagon train is attacked by indians.
The last wagon 1956 starz encore on demand w richard widmark, felicia farr, susan kohner and tommy rettig. Still in a richard widmark mood after watching the cobweb 1955. The last wagon 1956, directed by delmer daves english 7. The last wagon 1956 directed by delmer daves genres action, western release date sep 21, 1956 usa unknown run time 99 min. It is set in 1950s london, and revolves around the apparent kidnapping of a young couples baby. This is one of those biggerthanlife, lushlycolored cinemascope westerns of the 1950s. Richard widmark effortlessly plays jonathan comanche todd, a. Filming locations 7 filming dates 1 filming locations.
When a handful of settlers survive an apache attack on their wagon train they must put their lives into the hands of comanche todd, a white man who has lived. With richard widmark, felicia farr, susan kohner, tommy rettig. The last wagon its suspenseful plot and rugged characterization by richard widmark as a comanchereared white man are admirably backdropped by the magnificent northern arizona scenery. A fugitive, comanche todd widmark, is caught by a sadistic sheriff and dragged along with a wagon train of civilians to some town where hell be hanged. When is turner classic going to show this film the last wagon 1956 with richard widmark more why so underrated. Its one of those movie images that has really stuck with me over the years in a movie thats tough and brutal and wellpaced. It was cowritten and directed by delmer daves and tells a story set during the american indian wars. In that decade alone western classics such as gunfight at the ok corral 1956 with burt lancaster and kirk douglas, the lone ranger and the lost city of gold 1957 and cimarron 1959 with glenn ford were filmed at. Wagon train survivors of an apache attack entrust the sheriffs prisoner, scout comanche todd, with their lives despite his. It was directed by vincente minnelli and produced by john houseman. After three of sheriff bull harpers george matthews brothers are ruthlessly murdered, he believes that comanche todd richard widmark.
Apr 30, 2010 last night, someone brought up delmer daves the last wagon 1956, which made me think of richard widmark tied to the wagon wheel. The last wagon 1956 the last wagon is a highly entertaining western yarn which finds richard widmark playing comanche todd, who has been unjustly arrested for murder and is being escorted to his trial in a small wagon train. Some of these pictures and descriptions may give away plot details that you might not want to know before watching the film. The last wagon 1956 comanche todd richard widmark, a white man living with an indian tribe, is captured by sheriff bull harper george mathews following the murder of the sheriffs three. The last wagon dvd, 2006, full framewidescreen for sale. Richard widmark once again essays a character who could be either hero or heel in the rugged western the last wagon. You can watch the last wagon online on videoondemand services netflix, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. Director delmer daves described the difficulty of finding a pristine location for the film, as his previous western, broken. Sedona, arizona, usa 8 of 8 found this interesting interesting. Starring richard widmark, felicia farr, tommy rettig, nick adams, susan kohner, timothy carey, stephanie griffin 7very good film potboiler.
The film stars kirk douglas as van gogh, james donald as his brother theo, with pamela brown, everett sloane, and. Last night, someone brought up delmer daves the last wagon 1956, which made me think of richard widmark tied to the wagon wheel. Felicia farr celebrity profile check out the latest felicia farr photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Apr 09, 2018 the way west, a bigbudget western film that was universally panned by critics, brought hollywood stars to oregon in the spring and summer of 1966. Foes of universal vouchers have more than enough signatures to give voters the last word if the.
Richard widmark effortlessly plays jonathan comanche todd, a white man raised by indians and a wanted killer three brothers. Like broken arrow, a liberal western, but contriving some complexity around the widmark character. The western was delmer davess specialty, and the last wagon does not disappoint. The last wagon 1956 hd color richard widmark, felicia farr. When a handful of settlers survive an apache attack on their wagon train they must put their lives into the hands of comanche todd, a white man. Richard widmark full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Mar 08, 2018 the last wagon 1956 starz encore on demand w richard widmark, felicia farr, susan kohner and tommy rettig. Fowler original music lionel newman written by james edward grant, delmer daves, gwen bagni gielgud. Gristly trapper comanche todd richard widmark, an orphan of white missionaries who was brought up by a. Guthries pulitzer prizewinning novel, the way west, the. Using natural landmarks as iconic locales, the film tells a story of immigrants challenged during a wagon train crossing of the oregon trail produced by harold hecht and based on a. The last wagon 1956 cast and crew comanche todd richard widmark, a white man living with an indian tribe, is captured by sheriff bull harper george mathews following the murder of the. Screenplay by james edward grant, daves, gwen bagni gielgud. We also have richard widmark and these other people.
This was the second of two films that tommy rettig made with richard. The last wagon fulfills those requirements and is beautifully acted and filmed by delmer daves. The way west, a bigbudget western film that was universally panned by critics, brought hollywood stars to oregon in the spring and summer of 1966. It doesnt hurt either that the last wagon features what now must be one of my favorite opening scenes in the genre. It was cowritten and directed by delmer daves and tells.
Wagon train survivors of an apache attack entrust the sheriffs prisoner, scout comanche todd, with their lives despite his wantedformurder status. Feb 21, 2020 the last wagon 1956 hd adventure drama western richard widmark. After coldbloodedly shooting down the three men responsible for the death of his wife, widmark is captured, chained up, and thrown into a wagon heading eastward. The last wagon richard widmark felicia farr susan kohner 1956 six teens from a wagon train survive an indian attack with a trapper richard widmark wanted for murder. Lost also called tears for simon is a 1956 british thriller film directed by guy green. The last wagon 1956 hd adventure drama western richard widmark. Last wagon dvd 1956 region 1 ntsc by richard widmark. Marred only by a toopat ending, the last wagon is one of the best of the delmer davesdirected westerns, as well as an excellent showcase for such new talent as felicia farr, susan kohner, tommy rettig, nick adams and james drury. Wagon train survivors of an apache attack entrust the sheriffs prisoner. In its perspective on frontier clashes in the wild west, 1956s aboveaverage western the last wagon is a sort of transitional movie. The last wagon 1956 richard widmark, felicia farr, susan kohner when a handful of settlers survive an apache attack on their wagon train they must put their lives into the. John fords the searchers contains scenes of magnificence, and one of john waynes best performances.
The last wagon 1956 now i have seen this one and it is a western film that i like very much in fact it is one of my favourite westerns this was a beautifully filmed western in cinemascope which took us right into the usa where at that time few of us could ever dream of going. Cast the last wagon 1956 richard widmark filmography. When a handful of settlers survive an apache attack on their wagon train they must put their lives into the hands of. The original trailer in high definitio of the last wagon directed by delmer daves and starring richard widmark, felicia farr, susan kohner. The last wagon 1956 hd color richard widmark, felicia farr, susan. This is a film that every true westernlover should have on the shelves of hisher dvd collection. The last wagon the 1956 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. The last wagon todd 1956 run for the sun mike latimer 1956 i love lucy himself 1 episode 1951. A cover story innew yorkmagazine called it the most influential movie in american history.
Release date september 21, 1956 filming location bell rock, sedona, arizona production co. Dec 14, 2019 starring richard widmark, felicia farr, tommy rettig, nick adams, susan kohner, timothy carey, stephanie griffin 7very good film potboiler. Lust for life is a 1956 american biographical film about the life of the dutch painter vincent van gogh, based on the 1934 novel of the same name by irving stone which was adapted for the screen by norman corwin it was directed by vincente minnelli and produced by john houseman. The last wagon 1956 hd adventure drama western richard. Directed by 1 writing credits 4 cast 23 produced by 1 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art direction by 2 set decoration by 2 costume design by 1 makeup department 2 second unit director or assistant director 1. Romantic western adventure when a handful of settlers survive an apache attack on their wagon train they must put their lives into the hands of comanche todd, a white man who has lived with the comanches most of his life and is wanted for the murder of three men. Directed by 1 writing credits 4 cast 23 produced by 1 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 art. Western week concludes with and yes, i know its been an 8 day week lol with the last wagon 1956 we have richard widmark, felicia farr, and these other people so. Broken arrow western movie, full length, classic film. Twentieth century fox distributed by twentieth century fox.
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