I partially enjoyed this Western, it seemed very modern for 1956. Widmark was a firm believer in American social justice and I can see it here to the point that it is preachy. Great photography helps this film a great deal. I'm sure there are some Hollywood film sets here, but it all looks very real. I was especially interested in seeing Nick Adams since he died a tragic young death and knew James Dean, Elvis and others. Here Adams plays a young man, he's entertaining for the role but its nothing special. I give it a 6 because it is overtly preachy about white racism and also because of the damage Widmark's character got in the film, despite his hair staying perfect, seemed silly. Honestly, the guy was killed at least twice in real life if that happened to him.
Review of The Last Wagon
