Western
United States of America
The Last Wagon is a 1956 western film directed by Delmer Daves and starring Richard Widmark and Felicia Farr. The movie follows a group of settlers who are attacked by Apache warriors, leaving only a handful of survivors. The group includes an elderly man, a pregnant woman, a young boy, and a man named Comanche Todd.
Comanche Todd is a white man who has been raised by the Comanche tribe since childhood. He is mistrusted by the other survivors because he is wanted for the murder of three men. However, he proves to be a valuable ally when the group is attacked again by the Apaches and he uses his knowledge of the tribe to help them escape.
As the group travels to safety, they face many challenges including hunger, thirst, and dangerous terrain. Along the way, they must also confront their own prejudices and biases towards Comanche Todd. The film explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the complex relationships between settlers and indigenous people in the American West.
The Last Wagon received critical acclaim for its realistic depiction of Native American culture and its nuanced portrayal of its characters. Richard Widmark was praised for his performance as Comanche Todd, and the film is often cited as one of the best westerns of the 1950s.
