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Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock (1962): Cast & Plot

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Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock is a 1962 action western directed by Earl Bellamy, starring Don Wilbanks as Maj. John Southern, Jody Lawrance and Martin Landau. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
Earl Bellamy
Genres
Western , Action , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock About?

The premise of Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Stranded in the harsh desert after their driver deserts them, five stagecoach passengers must contend with scorching heat, illness, thirst and hunger while battling suspicion and hostility among themselves. Their plight is further endangered by aggressive encounters with the local Indigenous peoples seeking to protect their territory.

Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • b western
  • year 1871
  • stagecoach
  • stagecoach passenger
  • abandonment
  • smallpox
  • tucson arizona
  • fort yuma
  • arizona territory
  • chinese girl
  • desert
  • gunfighter
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  • gambler
  • medical student
  • indian agent
  • crooked government official
  • army officer
  • major
  • indian attack
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Cast & crew

Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock Cast & Characters

Don Wilbanks leads the cast as Maj. John Southern, with Jody Lawrance as Dr. Ann Thompson and Martin Landau as Dade Coleman. Directed by Earl Bellamy; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Earl Bellamy

More films directed by Earl Bellamy: The Castaways on Gilligan’s Island, Speedtrap, Flood! and The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West.

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Plot

Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock Plot Summary

What happens in Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock 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 1873 Tucson, Arizona, a stagecoach brings together a diverse group of travelers: Maj. John Southern Don Wilbanks, Dr. Ann Thompson Jody Lawrance, and Indian agent Hiram Best Del Moore, along with gambler Dade Coleman Martin Landau and Loi Yan Wu Judy Dan, who is bound for San Francisco to work as a librarian. A sixth passenger joins at a food stop—the gunslinger Jess Dollard Warren Stevens—and the group continues their journey.

Full summary

The whole story of Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actor portrays Major John Southern?

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Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock?

Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock released?

Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock was released on October 1, 1962.

Who directed Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock?

Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock was directed by Earl Bellamy.

More films by Earl Bellamy

Who is in the cast of Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock?

Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock stars Don Wilbanks as Maj. John Southern, Jody Lawrance as Dr. Ann Thompson and Martin Landau as Dade Coleman, among 16 credited actors.

Does Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock have a post-credit scene?

No. Stagecoach to Dancers’ Rock has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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