Question 1

What political tension between John Wayne and Kirk Douglas emerged during filming?

Accepted Answer

Kirk Douglas was late to set shooting a commercial for Democratic Governor Edmund G. Brown, angering John Wayne, who retaliated by being late the next day for a commercial for Republican candidate Ronald Reagan.

Question 2

How did John Wayne's health condition affect the production of The War Wagon?

Accepted Answer

John Wayne, who had lost his left lung and ribs to cancer surgery in 1964, struggled to breathe on a flight to the filming location and had to use an oxygen mask throughout the journey.

Question 3

What controversial scene involving Kirk Douglas was edited in different versions of the film?

Accepted Answer

In the initial release cut, Kirk Douglas was nude when walking away after John Wayne leaves his room; other versions cut the scene just before his buttocks are revealed.

Question 4

Who played the character Lomax in The War Wagon?

Accepted Answer

Kirk Douglas played the character Lomax in the film.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The War Wagon?

Accepted Answer

An ex-con seeks revenge on the man who imprisoned him by planning to rob his gold-transporting stagecoach, enlisting a partner who may be working for his nemesis.

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