1950 · 86 min · NR

Wagon Master

Name: Wagon Master
Genre: Adventure, Western
Released: 1950
Duration: 86 min
Cast: Ben Johnson, Joanne Dru, Harry Carey Jr., Ward Bond, Charles Kemper

Directed by John Ford · Adventure, Western

Wagon Master (1950) is a Adventure film, directed by John Ford set in Utah during the 1800s. It runs 86 minutes and is rated NR.

A western, with a hopeful tone. Themes of faith / religion run throughout.

Composer

Richard Hageman

Cinematography

Bert Glennon

Cast

Ben JohnsonJoanne DruHarry Carey Jr.Ward BondCharles KemperAlan MowbrayJane DarwellRuth Clifford

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Utah

Setting

Desert Wilderness

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Western

Themes

Faith / Religion

Tone

Hopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Ensemble

Pacing

Measured

Based on

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Wagon Master

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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