Stagecoach (1966)
A star-studded Western remake following ten strangers on a treacherous stagecoach ride through hostile territory to Cheyenne.
Stagecoach - Movie Information
- Original Title: Stagecoach
- Release Year: 1966
- Directed by: Gordon Douglas
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Western
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 55m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 21, 1966 (Germany), June 16, 1966 (United States), July 8, 1966 (Italy)
- Alternative Titles: 关山飞渡 (CN), La Diligencia (ES)
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
- Production Countries: United States of America
Stagecoach - Plot
A group of unlikely travelling companions find themselves on the same stagecoach to Cheyenne. They include a drunken doctor, a bar girl who's been thrown out of town, a professional gambler, a travelling liquor salesman, a banker who has decided to embezzle money, a gun-slinger out for revenge and a young woman going to join her army captain husband. All have secrets but when they are set upon by an Indian war party and then a family of outlaws, they find they must all work together if they are to stay alive.
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Stagecoach - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Gordon Douglas
Main Cast
- Ann-Margret
- Red Buttons
- Mike Connors
- Alex Cord
- Bing Crosby
- Robert Cummings
- Van Heflin
- Slim Pickens
- Stefanie Powers
- Keenan Wynn
Writers
- Joseph Landon
- Dudley Nichols
- Ernest Haycox
Producers
- Martin Rackin
Stagecoach - FAQs
Is Stagecoach (1966) a remake of an earlier film?
Yes, Stagecoach (1966) is a remake of the classic 1939 John Ford film of the same name, which starred John Wayne and Claire Trevor. Both films are based on Ernest Haycox's short story 'Stage to Lordsburg,' adapted for the screen by Dudley Nichols.
How does the 1966 Stagecoach compare to the 1939 original?
The 1966 remake is generally considered inferior to John Ford's celebrated 1939 original. While it features a colorful ensemble cast and lush widescreen cinematography by William H. Clothier, critics felt it lacked the gritty authenticity and directorial mastery that made Ford's version a landmark of American cinema.
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Who are the main actors in Stagecoach (1966)?
The film features a star-studded ensemble cast including Ann-Margret, Bing Crosby, Alex Cord, Van Heflin, Red Buttons, Mike Connors, Robert Cummings, Slim Pickens, Stefanie Powers, and Keenan Wynn, each portraying one of the stagecoach's colorful passengers.
What is Stagecoach (1966) about?
Stagecoach (1966) follows a diverse group of strangers — including a drunken doctor, a bar girl, a gambler, a gunslinger, and an embezzling banker — forced to share a dangerous coach ride to Cheyenne. They must overcome their differences to survive attacks from an Indian war party and a family of outlaws.
What is the age rating for Stagecoach (1966)?
Stagecoach (1966) is rated PG in the United States, making it broadly accessible to general audiences. The film contains Western action sequences, violence, and mature themes typical of the genre, but nothing that would restrict younger viewers from watching with parental guidance.
Who directed Stagecoach (1966)?
Stagecoach (1966) was directed by Gordon Douglas, a prolific Hollywood filmmaker known for his work across multiple genres including Westerns, crime thrillers, and comedies. The film was produced by Martin Rackin for 20th Century Fox and features a score by composer Jerry Goldsmith.
What are similar movies to Stagecoach (1966)?
Fans of Stagecoach (1966) may enjoy the original Stagecoach (1939), The Magnificent Seven (1960), 3:10 to Yuma (2007), The Hateful Eight (2015), and The Revenant (2015). These films share similar themes of survival, ensemble casts, and the rugged landscapes of the American West.
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