# The War Wagon (1967)

> A wronged rancher recruits his former shooter and a colorful crew to rob the armored gold wagon belonging to the man who stole his fortune.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16394

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Western, Action, Crime
- Director: Burt Kennedy
- Cast: John Wayne, Kirk Douglas, Howard Keel, Robert Walker Jr., Keenan Wynn, Bruce Cabot, Joanna Barnes, Valora Noland
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062472/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, breezy, rugged, classic western night, action movie marathon

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