The Way West (1967)
Cracking Like a Whip From Here to Excitement!
In the mid-19th century, Senator William J. Tadlock leads a group of settlers overland in a quest to start a new settlement in the Western US. Tadlock is a highly principled and demanding taskmaster who is as hard on himself as he is on those who have joined his wagon train. He clashes with one of the new settlers, Lije Evans, who doesn't quite appreciate Tadlock's ways. Along the way, the families must face death and heartbreak and a sampling of frontier justice when one of them accidentally kills a young Indian boy.
Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Western
Runtime: 122 min
Release Date: May 24, 1967
Cast
- Kirk Douglas - Sen. William J. Tadlock
- Robert Mitchum - Dick Summers
- Richard Widmark - Lije Evans
- Lola Albright - Rebecca 'Becky' Evans
- Jack Elam - Preacher Weatherby
- Stubby Kaye - Sam Fairman
- Michael McGreevey - Brownie Evans
- Harry Carey, Jr. - Mr. McBee
- Connie Sawyer - Mrs. McBee
- Michael Witney - Johnnie Mack
Screenplay
- Ben Maddow (Screenplay)
- Mitch Lindemann (Screenplay)
- A.B. Guthrie Jr. (Novel)
Music: Bronislau Kaper
Cinematography: William H. Clothier
Editing: Otho Lovering
Production: Harold Hecht Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, settler, native american, 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Way West about?
- In the mid-19th century, Senator William J. Tadlock leads a group of settlers overland in a quest to start a new settlement in the Western US. Tadlock is a highly principled and demanding taskmaster who is as hard on himself as he is on those who have joined his wagon train. He clashes with one of the new settlers, Lije Evans, who doesn't quite appreciate Tadlock's ways. Along the way, the families must face death and heartbreak and a sampling of frontier justice when one of them accidentally kills a young Indian boy.
- Who directed The Way West?
- The Way West was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
- Who stars in The Way West?
- The Way West stars Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, Richard Widmark, Lola Albright, Jack Elam, Stubby Kaye.
- How long is The Way West?
- The Way West has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is The Way West?
- The Way West is a Action, Adventure, Drama, Western film.
- Where was The Way West produced?
- The Way West was produced in United States of America.