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Ben Johnson and Harry Carey, Jr. star in this dramatic story of two roving cowboys who join a Mormon wagon train heading west. Danger strikes the trail when a band of crazed outlaws decides the pious caravan would serve as the perfect cover for their wicked deeds! Joanne Dru, Ward Bond co-star; directed by John Ford. 90 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital mono, Spanish Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; audio commentary.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Ladybird
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I really enjoy Ben Johnson as an actor and this is a wonderful old show that I believe was like a preview of the TV series "Wagon Train". I really enjoyed it and think you will too.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
not one of my favourite John Ford Westerns,but i still liked it a lot
Mar 15 2010
By falcon
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
although i liked this Western,i do have to say,it's not one of my favourite John Ford Westerns.for me,it just lacks a certain something that most of his other films(the ones i have seen anyway)possess)i'm not sure what that something is.it's not something tangible.anyway,the gist of the story is about a Mormon wagon train which is being used by a band of outlaws as a hideout from a pursuing posse.Ford employs a lot of his regulars here.there are some interesting characters,some nice scenery,a bit of action,and excitement.it all adds up to a watchable experience.it's certainly not boring.just not quite up to the usual John Ford standard.for me,Wagon Master is a 3/5
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wagons West are Rolling
Feb 3 2004
By Lulamae
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Wagonmaster is quietly poetic and optimistic. I found it quite unlike other Ford westerns I have seen, possibly because it hasn't got Dook or Hank in the way, so the ensemble cast comes into its own. Beautiful b/w cinematography with some breathtaking shots of the wagon train (shadows and dust) desperately looking for the next watering hole, but that is expected from John Ford. The Chuckawalla Swing dance is wonderfully filmed as well. Good use of the Sons of the Pioneers music in this movie, it is much more fitting than in Rio Grande. Ben Johnson is great in this movie, the role really suits him. Ward Bond and Harry Carey Jnr are very good and the Cleggs are as creepy as you could want. It is difficult to find on video, I had to find a second hand vhs version, but it is more than worth it. With My Darling Clementine, my favourite Ford western.
26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tribute to Ben Johnson
May 23 2007
By mr david cairns
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A simple little story of a group of Mormons,led by Ward Bond,enlisting the help of two horse traders,Ben Johnson and Harry Carey Jnr,to get them to their Promised Land.
Along the way they bump into,a love interest,Joanne Dru,and as evil a bunch of Bad Guys, The Cleggs,including a young James Arness and one of the best western character actors ever, Hank Worden;; as your ever likely to see.
Directed by the genius that was John Ford,music by Stan Jones and the Sons of the Pioneers,set in the fabulous Arizona,Monument Valley landscape and scenery,and what have you got?
;;;;;;;;A CLASSIC WESTERN;;;;;;;;
Why is this classic not been given the;;Special Edition;;treatment on DVD?
Ben Johnson,s only lead role,Harry Carey has just turned 86 years of age,Ward Bond,Hank Worden and a gallery of great western character actors and actresses.Need i say more?
Davy,Westernnut from Scotland.
Along the way they bump into,a love interest,Joanne Dru,and as evil a bunch of Bad Guys, The Cleggs,including a young James Arness and one of the best western character actors ever, Hank Worden;; as your ever likely to see.
Directed by the genius that was John Ford,music by Stan Jones and the Sons of the Pioneers,set in the fabulous Arizona,Monument Valley landscape and scenery,and what have you got?
;;;;;;;;A CLASSIC WESTERN;;;;;;;;
Why is this classic not been given the;;Special Edition;;treatment on DVD?
Ben Johnson,s only lead role,Harry Carey has just turned 86 years of age,Ward Bond,Hank Worden and a gallery of great western character actors and actresses.Need i say more?
Davy,Westernnut from Scotland.
38 of 41 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great John Ford Film Finally On DVD
July 3 2009
By Mike
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Format:DVD
Wagon Master is a wonderful film by John Ford. I've been waiting for it to come out on DVD for years. It probably hasn't been available on DVD until now because it didn't star John Wayne. Ben Johnson is the lead. Johnson appeared in many Ford films, but it was rare for him to be the star. Ward Bond, another regular for Ford films, is a Mormon elder who is taking a group of families west across Utah. James Arness is listed as one of the leads in the film. His screen time is limited, but it is a memorable performance. If you mainly know Arness from his role as Marshal Dillon in Gunsmoke, you will be very surprised with his character in Wagon Train. Wagon Train is an excellent western and shows why Ben Johnson was a terrific actor and a real cowboy.
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