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Waco (1966): Cast

Waco (1966) movie poster

Waco is a 1966 action western directed by R.G. Springsteen, starring Wendell Corey as Sam Stone, Jane Russell and Richard Arlen. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Waco (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Director
R.G. Springsteen
Genres
Action , Western , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Waco About?

The premise of Waco without spoilers.

Preacher Sam Stone and his wife Jill stand at Sheriff Billy Kelly’s grave in Emporia, Wyoming. Businessman George Gates pushes Mayor Ned West to pardon gunfighter Waco, but West yields after daughter Patricia is assaulted. Jill plans to leave after learning Waco is released, while town boss Joe Gore, avenging his brother’s death, awaits his arrival.

Waco Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • shoulder holster
  • holster
  • character name as title
  • one word title
  • town
  • drunkenness
  • low budget film
  • sheriff
  • preacher
  • gunfighter
  • law and order
  • wyoming
+14 more
  • rowdiness
  • public disturbance
  • stagecoach
  • town council
  • town mayor
  • old flame
  • pardoned convict
  • prison
  • fistfight
  • brawl
  • saloon owner
  • saloon singer
  • saloon
  • lawlessness
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Cast & crew

Waco Cast & Characters

Wendell Corey leads the cast as Sam Stone, with Jane Russell as Jill Stone and Richard Arlen as Billy Kelly. Directed by R.G. Springsteen; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from R.G. Springsteen

More films directed by R.G. Springsteen: Tiger by the Tail, Hostile Guns, Red Tomahawk and Johnny Reno.

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Details

Waco Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “La loi des hors-la-loi” and “La fuerza de la ley”.

Also known as
  • La loi des hors-la-loi
  • La fuerza de la ley
  • Waco una pistola infallibile
  • Wyoming Bravados
  • 危城勇将

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FAQ

Waco FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Waco, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Waco?

Waco runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was Waco released?

Waco was released on September 1, 1966.

Who directed Waco?

Waco was directed by R.G. Springsteen.

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Who is in the cast of Waco?

Waco stars Wendell Corey as Sam Stone, Jane Russell as Jill Stone and Richard Arlen as Billy Kelly, among 19 credited actors.

Does Waco have a post-credit scene?

No. Waco has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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