The Train Robbers (1973)

A Civil war veteran (John Wayne) teams up with a widow (Ann-Margret) to recover a half million in hidden gold that her late train robber husband stole. To this end, he invites two war buddies (Rod Taylor, Ben Johnson) to help out. But the dead man's ex partners also want the gold and will kill to get it. Written and directed by Burt Kennedy (SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHERIFF). An unassuming western that moves pleasantly along and certainly more appealing than some of Wayne's other late westerns like CHISUM, CAHILL U.S. MARSHAL or ROOSTER COGBURN. Handsomely shot in wide screen Panavision by William H. Clothier (DONOVAN'S REEF) that does justice to its Mexico and Arizona locales. If you're a westerns or Wayne fan (as I am), it's a pleasant if unmemorable watch. It's Wayne's movie all the way. Normally, Ann-Margret and Rod Taylor hold the screen in their own right but here, they're just along for the ride. With Ricardo Montalban, Christopher George and Bobby Vinton.