Directed by: Andrew V. McLaglen
Starring: John Wayne, Rock Hudson, Antonio Aguilar, Roman Gabriel
Genres: Western
Factual error: When the Confederates enter the plaza to be greeted by the Mexican authorities, the Stars and Bars are raised below the Mexican Flag. However, during Maximilian's reign, the Mexican Flag was completely different from the flag shown.
Factual error: The Civil War has just ended, and John Wayne is herding horses to Mexico, yet he carries a Colt Peacemaker, not manufactured until 1873.
Visible crew/equipment: In the last scene, when they are riding alongside a river, shortly after the harmonica player changes songs, there's a closeup of John Wayne and appearing from the right on the other side of the river, a pickup truck appears, and then they quickly cut to different characters. (01:56:55)
Shortgrub: Where to, John Henry?
Col. John Henry Thomas: Shortgrub, I've been tryin' for three years to get you to call me Colonel. Now it's too late.
Shortgrub: Where to, John Henry?
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Answer: Because as far as they were concerned the battle was not over, the South would rise again.