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Wagon Master

Western. A group of Mormons head west in search of the promised land, encountering fugitive gunfighters and Native Americans on the way. With Ben Johnson and Ward Bond.

Poetic story of a pioneering Mormon community. Forced out of Crystal City, a group of Mormons head westward in search of the promised land. The journey is treacherous, and two footloose horse traders are persuaded to 'give the Lord a hand' and guide them across the desert. On the trail, the wagon train encounters travelling entertainers, fugitive gunfighters and Native Americans.

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1 hour, 21 minutes

Last on

Sat 22 Nov 2025 14:15
BBC Two

Credits

Travis Blue Ben Johnson
Denver Joanne Dru
Sandy Harry Carey Jr
Elder Wiggs Ward Bond
Uncle Shiloh Clegg Charles Kemper
Dr A Locksley Hall Alan Mowbray
Sister Ledyard Jane Darwell
Fleuretty Phyffe Ruth Clifford
Adam Perkins Russell Simpson
Prudence Perkins Kathleen O'Malley
Director John Ford

Broadcasts

  • Sun 15 Jun 2008 23:30
    BBC Four
  • Sun 9 Nov 2008 14:35
    BBC Two except East, Scotland & Yorkshire
  • Thu 26 Aug 2010 12:35
    BBC Two except East, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Sun 19 Oct 2014 14:20
    BBC Two Scotland, England, HD & Wales only
  • Mon 18 May 2020 15:05
    BBC Two except East, Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire
  • Thu 20 Jan 2022 22:30
    BBC Four
  • Sat 22 Nov 2025 14:15
    BBC Two except East, Scotland, Wales (Analogue) & Yorkshire

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