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The Last Wagon [1956] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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THE LAST WAGON (1956)
Review date: 2008-11-16 Rating: 10 out of 10
Another of Richard Widmark's good westerns. The sheriff arrests "Comanche Todd"(Widmark) and wants to take him for hanging for killing his brothers. A caravan is passing by and they think the sheriff is unneccesarily cruel to Widmark, having him tied up. They give Widmark food and smoke.
During the night the Apache's rade the camp and kill every body while some of them where down near the river. Widmark, tied up is thrown down the gorge, but survives. They release him, but some discriminate against him for being a savage.
Only Widmark can save them from the apaches as only he knows survival and the way to safety. Will they agree and go with him? Excellent script and direction in this beautiful setting.
Watch and ENJOY.
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Reviews
Richard Widmark better than John Wayne!
Review date: 2006-06-15 Rating: 8 out of 10
Why is this not available in Region 2? Excellent western with plenty of action, well paced with every scene counting. Look out for Widmark killing an eagle with a chain and Apaches with his bare hands. Spectacular cinematography, sparsley but well sketched characters, and a bit of romance. The members of a small waggon train heading through dangerous Apache country pick up a sherrif and his 'murderous' prisoner Commanche Todd (Richard Widmark.) Todd and the younger members of the group survive an Apache attack and they are forced to rely upon Todd to help them survive the Apaches and the unforgiving terrain to reach safety. Can they trust him? As they each learn something about themselves through their ordeal and learn to respect Widmark will they hand him over to the authorities? Some characters are western cliches and the racial elements are not subtle but the movie is very satisfying and Widmark plays the role to perfection. Great soaring score too!
Widmark at his outdoor best!!
Review date: 2006-06-14 Rating: 10 out of 10
This film demonstrates Richard Widmark at his peak best. A haunting theme tune, sadly not released on it's own merit, plays throughout the film, greatly adding to the tense and violent as well as gentle and tender moments.
Clearly at home in the big outdoors, Widmark gives a superb performance as Commanche Todd - a 'renegade killer' who was captured as a boy and brought up as the son of a Commanche chief.
Later in the film we learn that when his young Indian wife and two sons were brutally killed by four Harper brothers he set out to kill them all. Todd suceeds in killing three of the brothers, but then, suffering from days of thirst and heat exhaustion he is captured by the fourth - Bull Harper. They join up with wagon train heading West, and here the story really begins.
Using his ability to say as much by facial expression and body language as he does via the script, Widmark convincingly leads the young wagon train survivors of an Apache attack, through the arid, hazardous Canyon of Death safely back to civilisation.
On the way, hatred shown to him by some of the youngsters, because of his Indian upbringing, gradually turns to respect as he steers them through the dangers. Equally the humanity shown to him by Jenny (Felicia Farr)and young brother Tommy(Tommy Rettig)turns to love.
If you are a Widmark fan, this film is not to be missed. Or, if you just like an entertaining western with fabulous scenery, a good story and a happy ending, then again - don't miss it.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Susan Kohner
Tommy Rettig
Stephanie Griffin
Richard Widmark
Felicia Farr
Creators:
Richard Widmark (Primary Contributor)
Felicia Farr (Primary Contributor)
Wilfred M. Cline (Cinematographer)
Delmer Daves (Writer)
Hugh S. Fowler (Editor)
William B. Hawks (Producer)
Gwen Bagni (Writer)
James Edward Grant (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
EAN: 0024543238942
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Colour, DVD-Video, NTSC,
Release date: 2006-05-23
Universal product code (UPC): 024543238942
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 98 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1956-09-21
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: Spanish (Subtitled)