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Stagecoach (1939): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Stagecoach is a 1939 adventure western directed by John Ford, starring John Carradine, John Wayne and Donald Meek. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes. It won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Music (Scoring). Critics gave it 93 on Metacritic.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- John Ford
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Stagecoach About?
The premise of Stagecoach without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A stagecoach carrying a diverse group of passengers journeys through dangerous landscapes. Among the travelers are a hardened outlaw, a cunning gambler, and the renowned Doc Holliday. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves pursued by Geronimo's warriors, forcing them to confront both the perils of the wilderness and the threat of imminent conflict.
Stagecoach Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- outlaw
- prostitute
- gambler
- stagecoach
- revenge
- doctor
- redemption
- embezzlement
- shootout
- based on short story
- u.s. marshal
- arizona
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- drunkenness
- outcast
- native american attack
- apache indian
- smoke signal
- cheyenne indian
- prejudice
- stagecoach driver
- banker
- saloon
- whiskey
- feud
- rifle
- ensemble cast
- apache tribe
- frontier town
- national film registry
- small town
- alcoholism
- traveling salesman
- new mexico
- 1880s
- american civil war veteran
- arrest
- coffee
- coyote
- eviction
- interracial marriage
- chase
- baby
- soldier
- bartender
- shotgun
- pregnancy
- handcuffs
- classical western
- horse and carriage
- remade
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Cast & crew
Stagecoach Cast
John Carradine leads the cast, with John Wayne and Donald Meek. Directed by John Ford; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Ford
Also Starring in Stagecoach
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More from John Ford
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Ratings
Stagecoach Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Stagecoach 93 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 93 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 76% User score
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Plot
Stagecoach Plot Summary
What happens in Stagecoach from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the rugged landscapes of the Old West, we find Peter Arnold, a wealthy man retiring to his ranch along with his daughter, Jessie. Unfortunately, Jessie harbors a strong dislike for the frontier lifestyle and longs to return to San Francisco to pursue a budding romance. With intentions darkening, Mr. Arnold’s ranch foreman, Thatcher, conspires to eliminate him by sending his henchmen, Clint and Parnell, to carry out this treachery as he travels to the ranch. However, their ambush is heroically foiled by stagecoach line operators Dave Collins and his companion, Chito Rafferty.
Full summary
The whole story of Stagecoach, scene by scene
Awards
Stagecoach Awards & Nominations
Stagecoach won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Music (Scoring).
2 wins7 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1940 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Thomas Mitchell
- Won Music (Scoring)
- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Cinematography (Black-and-White)
- Nominated Directing – John Ford
Videos
Stagecoach Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 1 featurette.
- Clip STAGECOACH Clip (1939) - The Criterion Collection
- Featurette John Badham on STAGECOACH
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Stagecoach?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the wealthy San Franciscan in the film?
Details
Stagecoach Also Known As
41 alternative titles, including “De fantastische rit” and “Ringo”.
- Also known as
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- De fantastische rit
- Ringo
- Путешествие будет опасным
- Η άμαξα της αγωνίας
- Поштанска кочија
- Arabat aljiad
- Anfall i öknen
- La Diligence
- John Ford und der amerikanische Westen
- Ekibasha
- Diligencen
- Diligența
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- Postna kocija
- La diligencia
- Stagecoach to Lordsburg
- Bjegunci
- Begunci
- Höllenfahrt nach Santa Fé
- La Chevauchée fantastique
- Ombre rosse
- Posta Arabası
- Cavalgada Heróica
- 关山飞渡
- Dyliżans
- Hatosfogat
- Η ταχυδρομική άμαξα
- מרכבת הדואר
- No Tempo das Diligências
- Дилижанс
- Дилижансът
- Diligensen
- 역마차
- 關山飛渡
- Přepadení
- 駅馬車
- Diližanas
- دلیجان
- Диліжанс
- Poštanska kočija
- La diligència
- Hyökkäys erämaassa
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FAQ
Stagecoach FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Stagecoach, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stagecoach?
Stagecoach runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Stagecoach released?
Stagecoach was released on March 3, 1939.
Who directed Stagecoach?
Stagecoach was directed by John Ford.
More films by John Ford Who is in the cast of Stagecoach?
Stagecoach stars John Carradine, John Wayne and Donald Meek, among 10 credited actors.
How is Stagecoach rated?
Stagecoach has 93 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
What awards did Stagecoach win?
Stagecoach won 2 awards from 7 nominations, including Actor in a Supporting Role at the Oscars 1940.
Does Stagecoach have a post-credit scene?
No. Stagecoach has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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