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1939 · 96 min · G

Stagecoach

Directed by John Ford · Western

Stagecoach (1939) is a Western film, directed by John Ford set in Arizona and New Mexico during the 1800s. It runs 96 minutes and is rated G.

A survival, with a tense and hopeful tone. Themes of redemption, class conflict, and survival play out through interwoven / hyperlink.

Composer
Gerard Carbonara
Cinematography
Bert Glennon
Cast
Claire TrevorJohn WayneGeorge BancroftAndy DevineThomas MitchellJohn CarradineDonald MeekBerton Churchill

The world of this film

Setting

When

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
RedemptionClass ConflictSurvival
Structure
Interwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Historical Fiction
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