Stagecoach (1939) (Full Sub)
starring: John Wayne, Claire Trevor, Andy Devine, John Carradine, Thomas Mitchell
directed by: John Ford
directed by: John Ford
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STAGECOACH (DVD MOVIE)
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This landmark 1939 Western began the legendary relationshipbetween John Ford and John Wayne, and became the standard for all subsequentWesterns. It solidified Ford as a major director and established Wayne as a charismaticscreen presence. Seen today, Stagecoach still impresses as the first matureinstance of a Western that is both mythic and poetic. The story about a cross-section oftroubled passengers unraveling under the strain of Indian attack contains all of Ford'sincomparable storytelling trademarks--particularly swift action and socialintrospection--underscored by the painterly landscape of Monument Valley. And what anensemble of actors: Thomas Mitchell (who won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar as thedrunken doctor), Claire Trevor, Donald Meek, Andy Devine, and the magical John Carradine.Due to the film's striking use of chiaroscuro lighting and low ceilings, Orson Welleswatched Stagecoach over and over while preparing for Citizen Kane. --Bill Desowitz
STAGECOACH (DVD MOVIE)
Amazon.com essential video:
This landmark 1939 Western began the legendary relationshipbetween John Ford and John Wayne, and became the standard for all subsequentWesterns. It solidified Ford as a major director and established Wayne as a charismaticscreen presence. Seen today, Stagecoach still impresses as the first matureinstance of a Western that is both mythic and poetic. The story about a cross-section oftroubled passengers unraveling under the strain of Indian attack contains all of Ford'sincomparable storytelling trademarks--particularly swift action and socialintrospection--underscored by the painterly landscape of Monument Valley. And what anensemble of actors: Thomas Mitchell (who won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar as thedrunken doctor), Claire Trevor, Donald Meek, Andy Devine, and the magical John Carradine.Due to the film's striking use of chiaroscuro lighting and low ceilings, Orson Welleswatched Stagecoach over and over while preparing for Citizen Kane. --Bill Desowitz
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- The father of all westerns
I watched this good movie, here in Brazil.The music is amazing,but this a "normal" western in this time, where a good indian was a dead indian.Art is art forever and this movie shows this fact.
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- AN ICON IS BORN
After doing the 'B' circuit for years John Wayne was given the lead in John Ford's still impressive STAGECOACH. Everything about this production pops, from the stunning cinematography, to the incredible cast, the excellent score, and Ford's impeccable direction. There are so many memorable scenes ( that were to be 'borrowed' in other lesser westerns repeatedly ) in this classic that it almost seems unfair to label it by genre. It is a great western. It is a wonderful actioner. It is an excellent ... Read More
Rating: - The Western That Started It All
Throughout the 1930s, Westerns were considered "B-movie" fodder until John Ford's influential classic placed the genre back in the "A" category. "Stagecoach" (1939) not only revitalized the Western, but marked the beginning of Ford's iconic partnership with John Wayne and the director's introduction to breathtaking Monument Valley. The Duke received second billing in a legendary ensemble featuring Claire Trevor, George Bancroft, John Carradine and Thomas Mitchell (in his Oscar-winning role as the ... Read More
Rating: - Masoud Mirmomeni
It is one of the greatest movies in Western genre. Like other Ford's movies, the ending is great.
Rating: - Great Western
Product exceeds my expectations and arrived in a timely fashion.Very happy with both shipment and service, along with a great product.I highly recommend this to all customers for a future purchase.Very interesting to see The Duke really be enjoying himself in early movies.
- The father of all westernsI watched this good movie, here in Brazil.The music is amazing,but this a "normal" western in this time, where a good indian was a dead indian.Art is art forever and this movie shows this fact.
- AN ICON IS BORNAfter doing the 'B' circuit for years John Wayne was given the lead in John Ford's still impressive STAGECOACH. Everything about this production pops, from the stunning cinematography, to the incredible cast, the excellent score, and Ford's impeccable direction. There are so many memorable scenes ( that were to be 'borrowed' in other lesser westerns repeatedly ) in this classic that it almost seems unfair to label it by genre. It is a great western. It is a wonderful actioner. It is an excellent ... Read More
- The Western That Started It AllThroughout the 1930s, Westerns were considered "B-movie" fodder until John Ford's influential classic placed the genre back in the "A" category. "Stagecoach" (1939) not only revitalized the Western, but marked the beginning of Ford's iconic partnership with John Wayne and the director's introduction to breathtaking Monument Valley. The Duke received second billing in a legendary ensemble featuring Claire Trevor, George Bancroft, John Carradine and Thomas Mitchell (in his Oscar-winning role as the ... Read More
- Masoud MirmomeniIt is one of the greatest movies in Western genre. Like other Ford's movies, the ending is great.
- Great WesternProduct exceeds my expectations and arrived in a timely fashion.Very happy with both shipment and service, along with a great product.I highly recommend this to all customers for a future purchase.Very interesting to see The Duke really be enjoying himself in early movies.
