Wagons East! May 2026

The ragtag group includes a cattle-less rancher (Richard Lewis), an openly gay bookseller (John C. McGinley), and a local prostitute looking for a new start (Ellen Greene). The Death of John Candy

Set in the 1860s, the story follows a group of disillusioned settlers in the town of Prosperity who decide they have had enough of the "Wild West". They hire (Candy), an alcoholic and supposedly experienced wagon master, to lead them on a reverse journey back to the civilized East. Along the way, they face various obstacles: Wagons East!

Harlow hides the fact that he was the guide for the ill-fated, cannibalistic Donner Party. The ragtag group includes a cattle-less rancher (Richard

(1994) is a Western adventure comedy that has become more famous for its tragic production history than its onscreen humor. Directed by Peter Markle, the film is primarily remembered as the final project of beloved comedic actor John Candy , who passed away before filming was completed. Plot Overview They hire (Candy), an alcoholic and supposedly experienced