The Last Wagon (1956)
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- Approved
- 1h 39min
- Drama, Western
- 21 Sep 1956 (USA)
- Movie
Wagon train survivors of an Apache attack entrust the sheriff's prisoner, scout Comanche Todd, with their lives despite his wanted-for-murder status.
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Cast verified as complete
| Richard Widmark | ... |
Comanche Todd
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| Felicia Farr | ... |
Jenny
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| Susan Kohner | ... |
Jolie Normand
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| Tommy Rettig | ... |
Billy
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| Stephanie Griffin | ... |
Valinda Normand
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| Ray Stricklyn | ... |
Clint
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| Nick Adams | ... |
Ridge
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| Carl Benton Reid | ... |
Gen. Howard
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| Douglas Kennedy | ... |
Col. Normand
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| George Mathews | ... |
Sheriff Bull Harper
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| James Drury | ... |
Lt. Kelly
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| Ken Clark | ... |
Sergeant
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John Barton | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| John Bose | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Timothy Carey | ... |
Cole Harper (uncredited)
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| Gene Coogan | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Juney Ellis | ... |
Mrs. Clinton (uncredited)
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| Abel Fernandez | ... |
Apache Medicine Man (uncredited)
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| Chick Hannan | ... |
Trooper (uncredited)
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| George Huggins | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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| Bob Reeves | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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George Ross | ... |
Sarge (uncredited)
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Danny Sands | ... |
Trooper (uncredited)
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| Ray Spiker | ... |
Townsman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Delmer Daves | ||
Written by
| James Edward Grant | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Delmer Daves | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Gwen Bagni | ... | (screenplay) (as Gwen Bagni Gielgud) |
| Gwen Bagni | ... | (story) (as Gwen Bagni Gielgud) |
Produced by
| William B. Hawks | ... | producer |
Music by
| Lionel Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Wilfrid M. Cline | ... | director of photography (as Wilfrid Cline) |
Editing by
| Hugh S. Fowler | ||
Editorial Department
| Leonard Doss | ... | color consultant |
Art Direction by
| Lewis H. Creber | ||
| Lyle R. Wheeler | ||
Set Decoration by
| Chester Bayhi | ... | (set decorations) |
| Walter M. Scott | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Mary Wills | ... | (costumes designed by) |
Makeup Department
| Ben Nye | ... | makeup artist |
| Helen Turpin | ... | hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joseph E. Rickards | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Bernard Freericks | ... | sound |
| Harry M. Leonard | ... | sound |
| William Buffinger | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Ray Kellogg | ... | special photographic effects |
Stunts
| Robert Bradshaw | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Erwin Neal | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Phil Rawlins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Norm Taylor | ... | stunt indian (uncredited) |
| Jack N. Young | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Charles G. Clarke | ... | additional photographer (uncredited) |
| William Cronjager | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Bert Kershner | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Gordon Meagher | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Ray Nolan | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Ken Williams | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charles Le Maire | ... | executive wardrobe designer (as Charles LeMaire) |
| Sam Benson | ... | wardrobe supervisor (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestrator |
| Frank Beach | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| John Clyman | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Dominic Frontiere | ... | musician: accordion (uncredited) |
| Bernard Mayers | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Cyril J. Mockridge | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Abe Most | ... | musician: clarinet (uncredited) |
| Vito Mumolo | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Alfred Newman | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Lionel Newman | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Meyer Rubin | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Harry Schmidt | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Paul Shure | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Felix Slatkin | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Urban Thielmann | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Twentieth Century Fox (presents) (produced by)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1956) (United States) (theatrical) (as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation) (released by)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1956) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Netherlands Fox Film Corporation (1956) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Centfox (1956) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Fox Films (1957) (France) (theatrical)
- Succéfilm AB (1971) (Sweden) (theatrical) (re-release)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2011) (Germany) (DVD)
- Koch Media (2016) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1991) (Australia) (video)
- France 3 (1982) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Optimum Releasing (2010) (United Kingdom) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bausch & Lomb (CinemaScope Lenses by)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F. of L.)
- Twentieth Century Fox (Cinemascope is the registered trademark of)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Accused of murdering three of Sheriff Bull Harper's brothers, the Comanche-reared white man, "Comanche" Todd, is captured and dragged to trial. Cautiously, as the two men ride across hostile Apache territory, they will join Colonel Normand's wagon train of women and children, only to be ambushed and massacred by the Indians whose families were slaughtered by the whites. Now, the few survivors have no other choice but to trust their dubious protector, Todd, as hundreds of vengeful Apaches track them down, thirsting for blood. Can they make it out alive? Written by Nick Riganas |
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| Taglines | ROMANTIC WESTERN ADVENTURE! (original print ad - all caps) See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,670,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Talking about his personal life, Comanche Todd (Richard Widmark) said that his wife was 22 when she was killed with her 2 sons. Also said "Billy told that you were going to get married, have you been broken?" Jenny's answer "No, I am saving for marriage", passed the censors, (By been broken, he referred to breaking horses). See more » |
| Goofs | During the last third of the film, Tommy Rettig's hair goes from being long and fair, with a fringe, to being short and dark and brushed back and then back again on two occasions. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 2 (1999). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits prologue: 1873 Arizona Territory See more » |
| Quotes |
[after capturing Todd, Sheriff Harper offers to join Colonel Normand's wagon train]
Col. Normand: He's safe in your custody, I suppose. It's just that we got women and children with us. Sheriff Bull Harper: He'll be safe. The first time he don't look safe, he'll get dead. See more » |