Winds of the Wasteland (1936): Cast & Plot
Winds of the Wasteland is a 1936 western directed by Mack V. Wright, starring John Wayne as John Blair, Lane Chandler and Douglas Cosgrove. It runs 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 54 min
- Director
- Mack V. Wright
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Republic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Winds of the Wasteland About?
The premise of Winds of the Wasteland without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
With war raging across the frontier, a six‑shooter enforces his own brand of justice as bullets light the pioneer trail. The new telegraph leaves Pony Express rider John Blair and his companion Smoky jobless, prompting a high‑stakes race against stageline owner Drake for the government mail contract.
Winds of the Wasteland Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- b western
- b movie
Winds of the Wasteland Cast & Characters
John Wayne leads the cast as John Blair, with Lane Chandler as Larry Adams and Douglas Cosgrove as Cal Drake. Directed by Mack V. Wright; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mack V. Wright
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John Wayne as John Blair - Lane Chandler as Larry Adams
- Douglas Cosgrove as Cal Drake
- Lew Kelly as Rocky O'Brien
Also Starring in Winds of the Wasteland
· 6 more- Sam Flint Dr. William Forsythe
- Phyllis Fraser Barbara Forsythe
- Bob Kortman Henchman Cherokee Joe
- Ed Cassidy Mr. Dodge
- Yakima Canutt
- Jon Hall Jim
More from Mack V. Wright
More films directed by Mack V. Wright: Wells Fargo Days, Rootin’ Tootin’ Rhythm, Hit the Saddle and The Riders of the Whistling Skull.
Winds of the Wasteland Plot Summary
What happens in Winds of the Wasteland from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1861, John Blair, John Wayne and his partner Larry Adams, Lane Chandler, are dismayed when the telegraph ends the Russell & Waddell Pony Express, forcing them to rethink their future. Eager to put their horse-riding skills to work, they decide to start a stagecoach transportation service and head to Buchanan City to seek opportunities. There, they ask local magnate Cal Drake, Douglas Cosgrove, if he would sell them a stagecoach. Instead, Drake offers them a franchise from his own line that runs all the way to the bustling Crescent City.
Full summary
The whole story of Winds of the Wasteland, scene by scene
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Winds of the Wasteland Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Winde der Wildnis” and “Stagecoach Run”.
- Also known as
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- Winde der Wildnis
- Stagecoach Run
- Stürme im Wilden Westen
- Una diligenza per l'ovest
- Vientos del páramo
- La Ville fantôme
- Vichry pustiny
- 荒地之风
- Tenacidade
- Wiatry pustkowia
- Vents del desert
- 황야의 바람
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Movies Like Winds of the Wasteland
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Winds of Autumn, Trail Dust and Saddle the Wind.
Winds of the Wasteland FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Winds of the Wasteland, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Winds of the Wasteland?
Winds of the Wasteland runs 54 minutes.
When was Winds of the Wasteland released?
Winds of the Wasteland was released on July 6, 1936.
Who directed Winds of the Wasteland?
Winds of the Wasteland was directed by Mack V. Wright.
More films by Mack V. Wright Who is in the cast of Winds of the Wasteland?
Winds of the Wasteland stars John Wayne as John Blair, Lane Chandler as Larry Adams and Douglas Cosgrove as Cal Drake, among 10 credited actors.
Does Winds of the Wasteland have a post-credit scene?
No. Winds of the Wasteland has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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