A simple stagecoach trip is complicated by the fact that Geronimo is on the warpath in the area. Read more
| Starring | Claire Trevor, John Wayne, Claire Trevor/ John Wayne |
|---|---|
| Director | John Ford |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
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A simple stagecoach trip is complicated by the fact that Geronimo is on the warpath in the area.
| Starring | Claire Trevor, John Wayne, Claire Trevor/ John Wayne |
|---|---|
| Director | John Ford |
| Studio | UNIVERSAL PICTURES |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 31 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Collections | 100 Wild Westerns |
| Genres | Action/Adventure |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 24 Jan 2004 Production year: 1939 |
| Format | DVD |
Stagecoach was John Waynes 80th film. But it might as well have been his first- it was the film that put him on the map, and made Westerns a respectable genre for the first time. A true classic, it stands out from other contemporary studio pictures due to two things: strong characterisation is the first, and exceptional action sequences are the second.
Neither attribute is to be underestimated: and while the action sequences may stand out more (theyre impressive even by todays standards),the characters are what make the film such an unforgettable experience.
You may think that Clint Eastwood in a poncho is as old as good westerns get. Think again.
John Wayne at his best. No wonder he became the legend he did. Great Atmospheric content to the film due to black and white stock. It wouldn't have worked so well in colour. Well worth seeing.