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Waco (1966 film)

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Waco
Theatrical release poster
Directed byR. G. Springsteen
Written byMax Lamb
Harry Sanford
Screenplay bySteve Fisher
Produced byA. C. Lyles
StarringHoward Keel
Jane Russell
Brian Donlevy
Wendell Corey
Terry Moore
John Smith
CinematographyRobert Pittack
Edited byBernard Matis
Music byJimmie Haskell
Production
company
A.C. Lyles Productions
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release dates
  • June 25, 1966 (1966-06-25) (Reno, Nevada)
  • September 1, 1966 (1966-09-01) (United States)
Running time
85 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Waco is a 1966 American Technicolor Western film directed by R. G. Springsteen and starring Howard Keel, Jane Russell, Brian Donlevy, Wendell Corey, Terry Moore, John Smith, and Jeff Richards.[1]

Plot

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Emporia, Wyoming is a lawless town in need of a new sheriff. Preacher Sam Stone and businessman George Gates suggest that Mayor Ned West release gunfighter Waco from jail to take up the job. At first, the mayor rejects Gates' suggestion, but when his daughter is assaulted, West decides it is time to pardon Waco.

Waco rides into town and immediately cleans it up, defying political boss Joe Gore by becoming sheriff, firing the deputy and bringing in old partner Ace Ross to be by his side. Preacher Stone's wife Jill, who used to be involved with Waco before meeting her current husband, leaves town for fear of incurring Waco's wrath. Also unhappy is rancher Ma Jenner, whose sons Ike and Pete seek revenge on her behalf for Waco's murder of their brother. Waco is outnumbered, particularly after Ace abandons him, but the mayor and preacher come to his aid. Gore and the Jenners die in the final battle, but so does Preacher Stone, which means Jill and Waco can be together again.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Clemens, Samuel. "Born Reckless: The Story of Jeff Richards", Western Clippings. September 2022
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