Paint your Wagon is a musical film released in 1969, adapted by Paddy Chayefsky from the 1951 stage musical by Lerner and Lowe, set in a mining camp in Gold Rush-era California. Chayefsky provided a significantly changed storyline from the stage musical version. In the film Rumson is simply called No Name City', and Ben Rumson has no daughter. The former 'Julio' is now an American (Clint Eastwood) and Ben's (Lee Marvin) partner in the gold claim. LEE MARVIN (February 19, 1924 August 29, 1987) was an American film actor. Known for his gravelly voice, white hair and 6' 2″ stature, Marvin at first did supporting roles, mostly villains, soldiers, and other hard-boiled characters, but after winning a Best Actor Oscar for his dual roles in Cat Ballou, he landed more heroic and sympathetic leading roles.
Paint your Wagon was already released at any given time when movie musicals were moving away from fashion, especially with younger audiences. Its overblown budget became notorious inside the press.
