‘The Last Wagon’: Judgment on a Harsh Frontier

A wanted man leads a group of settlers across the harsh Western frontier.

"Comanche" Todd (Richard Widmark), in “The Last Wagon.” 20th Century Fox

NR | 1h 39m | Drama, Western | 1956

“The Last Wagon” bursts onscreen with riders charging through a canyon and a fugitive on foot. He looks like he’s been running from trouble across several states. Dust lifts, rifles crack, and the film jumps into motion before anyone gets a chance to catch their breath.