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Stagecoach (1939)

โ€œA powerful story of nine strange people.โ€

7.6/10 ยท 1,279 votes 1h 36m g AdventureDramaWestern

#3 of 5 films from 1939 #196 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by John Ford ยท Written by Dudley Nichols

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Overview

A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo, and learn something about each other in the process.

Cast

Claire Trevoras Dallas
John Wayneas The Ringo Kid
Andy Devineas Buck
John Carradineas Hatfield
Thomas Mitchellas Doc Josiah Boone
Louise Plattas Lucy Mallory
George Bancroftas Marshal Curly Wilcox
Donald Meekas Samuel Peacock
Berton Churchillas Ellsworth H. Gatewood
Tim Holtas Lt. Blanchard
Tom Tyleras Luke Plummer
Chief John Big Treeas Indian Scout (uncredited)
Yakima Canuttas Cavalry Scout / Indian Attacking Stagecoach (uncredited)
Francis Fordas Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateMarch 2, 1939
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” shorter as the 1939 average of 135 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$531,374
Box office$1,103,757 (2.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0031971

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Questions

How long is Stagecoach?
Stagecoach runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is Stagecoach worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 1,279 votes, which places it #3 of 5 films released in 1939 in this index (top 60%) and #196 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Stagecoach?
Stagecoach was directed by John Ford. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Grapes of Wrath (1940), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), The Searchers (1956).
Who stars in Stagecoach?
Claire Trevor as Dallas; John Wayne as The Ringo Kid; Andy Devine as Buck; John Carradine as Hatfield; Thomas Mitchell as Doc Josiah Boone; Louise Platt as Lucy Mallory.
What is Stagecoach rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Stagecoach?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/58244.

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