Released in 1939 and considered one of thebest Western movies,Stagecoachremains a memorable film over 80 years later.
However, despite their incredible portfolio of shared work, nothing comes close toStagecoach.
Their portfolio includes classics likeThe SearchersandRio Grande.
However, of all the movies they created,Stagecoachremains their best one.
Stagecoachfollows the journey of a group of passengers traveling together on a stagecoach as they pass through Apache territory.
Even though Wayne had starred in Westerns before, it wasStagecoachthat pushed Wayne into true stardom.
It was Ford’s help that gave Wayne his first role as an uncredited guard inBardelys The Magnificentin 1926.
Stagecoach, directed by John Ford, follows a diverse group of travelers on a stagecoach journey through dangerous Apache territory. As they face the threat of Geronimo, the passengers confront personal challenges and gain insight into each other’s lives amidst the perilous landscape.
