In 1880, a motley group of passengers takes the stagecoach from Tonto, Arizona to Lordsburg, New Mexico via dangerous Apache territory.In 1880, a motley group of passengers takes the stagecoach from Tonto, Arizona to Lordsburg, New Mexico via dangerous Apache territory.In 1880, a motley group of passengers takes the stagecoach from Tonto, Arizona to Lordsburg, New Mexico via dangerous Apache territory.
- Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination
- Henry Gatewood - Tonto Banker
- (as Tony Franciosa)
- Martha
- (as Jesse Colter)
- Luke Plummer
- (as Alex Kubic)
- Chris
- (as Bob McLean)
- Lash
- (as Lash LaRue)
- Director
- Writers
- James Lee Barrett
- Ernest Haycox
- Dudley Nichols(1939 screenplay)
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWillie Nelson was 53 when the movie was released. The real Doc Holliday died when he was just 36.
- GoofsEarly in the trip the coach driver and the sheriff take turns with the reins long enough for each to remove his coat. The sun is getting brighter and the idea is conveyed that it is getting warmer. Then, there is a scene, maybe when they pick up Ringo, when their coats are on their bodies again. However, immediately after that their coats are once more off.
- Quotes
Buck: Curly, I got me two rifles right underneath that seating area.
Marshal Curly Wilcox: You always keep two rifles under the seat?
Buck: Yes, sir. My wife cleans them and loads them for me. Now, a lot of men get fried chicken.
Marshal Curly Wilcox: You got a good wife.
Buck: Yeah, I know it. She used to ride shotgun for me. Then she said it got, uh, got too hard on her ovaries.
Marshal Curly Wilcox: [pauses] What's an ovary?
Buck: Well, near as I can tell, it's uh, you know, part of her machinery.
Marshal Curly Wilcox: Oh.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Light & Magic: On the Bucking Bronco (2022)
- SoundtracksStagecoach
Performed by Willie Nelson
The idea for the story was actually a nice idea. But what was missing was someone that could write a teleplay that would bring the idea to life and make the story interesting. In this movie, nothing seemed to gel. The writing was weak and the words delivered by people that really were not actors.
Johnny Cash, who is one of my all time favorite singers, was stiff as a board and seemed to be reading the lines with little, if any, emotion. Willie Nelson was nearly shameful playing Doc Holliday and having him deliver a baby was absolutely embarrassing and painful to watch. Throw in Waylon Jennings that seemed mortified to be on camera and you have a cast that brings nothing to the table. With the weak script and the poor acting- this movie never had a chance.
I will credit Kris Kristofferson, John Schneider and Elizabeth Ashley with their acting ability as they are the bright spots in this dismal cast. Even Anthony Newley and Mary Crosby did a nice job with their character but it was not enough to help the unfortunate situation.
It was a movie I so wanted to enjoy but felt uncomfortable the entire time. Not sure anything could have helped this troubled project.
- kfo9494
- Jul 10, 2016
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- Also known as
- Höllenfahrt nach Lordsburg
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