The War Wagon (1967)

Best Quote: [after shooting two bad guys]
Douglas: Mine hit the ground first.
Wayne: Mine was taller.

A comedy heist film in cowboy boots, The War Wagon covers familiar territory but does it well. The story is simple and told with cynical good humor. A band of misfits (including Howard Keel) led by John Wayne, try to capture an armored wagon full of gold. Kirk Douglas - playing it as broadly as possible - gets most of the good lines. Note: by 1967, Kirk was on the downside of his acting career -this was his 3rd teaming with John Wayne, in as many years.

Conclusion: A breezy Western with enough laughs and action to fill its short 100 minute run time. One of Wayne’s better post 1963 movies. Rating 3 of 4.