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Wagon Master

1950-04-22 · 86 min · ★ 6.7

Adventure · Western

Two young horse traders guide a Mormon wagon train to the San Juan Valley and encounter rugged terrain, the cutthroat Clegg gang, hospitable Navajo, and moral challenges on the journey.

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Directors
John Ford
Production companies
Argosy Pictures, RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ben JohnsonBen JohnsonTravis Blue
Joanne DruJoanne DruDenver
Harry Carey Jr.Harry Carey Jr.Sandy
Ward BondWard BondElder Wiggs
Charles KemperCharles KemperUncle Shiloh Clegg
Alan MowbrayAlan MowbrayDr. A. Locksley Hall
Jane DarwellJane DarwellSister Ledyard
Ruth CliffordRuth CliffordFleuretty Phyffe
Russell SimpsonRussell SimpsonAdam Perkins
Kathleen O'MalleyPrudence Perkins
James ArnessJames ArnessFloyd Clegg
Francis FordFrancis FordMr. Peachtree
Fred LibbyFred LibbyReese Clegg
Jim ThorpeJim ThorpeNavajo Indian
Mickey SimpsonMickey SimpsonJesse Clegg
Cliff LyonsCliff LyonsMarshal of Crystal City
Don SummersSam Jenkins
MovitaMovitaYoung Navajo Indian
Hank WordenHank WordenLuke Clegg
Chuck HaywardChuck HaywardJackson (uncredited)

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