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The Way West

1967·Movie·NR·122 min·6.1(104)

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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.

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About The Way West

The Way West is a 1967 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. The cast is led by Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, Richard Widmark. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

The Way West was produced by Harold Hecht Productions and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on May 24, 1967, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Andrew V. McLaglen
Writers
Ben Maddow, Mitch Lindemann
Release date
May 24, 1967
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
Harold Hecht Productions, United Artists
#based on novel or book#settler#native american#19th century

The Way West cast & crew

The Way West was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen and written by Ben Maddow and Mitch Lindemann.

The cast features Kirk Douglas as Sen. William J. Tadlock, Robert Mitchum as Dick Summers, Richard Widmark as Lije Evans, Lola Albright as Rebecca 'Becky' Evans, Jack Elam as Preacher Weatherby, and Stubby Kaye as Sam Fairman.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bronislau Kaper, cinematography is by William H. Clothier, and it was produced by Harold Hecht.

Is The Way West worth watching?

The Way West holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 104 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, The Way West is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Way West

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Cast of The Way West

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Sen. William J. Tadlock

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

Dick Summers

Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark

Lije Evans

Lola Albright

Lola Albright

Rebecca 'Becky' Evans

Jack Elam

Jack Elam

Preacher Weatherby

Stubby Kaye

Stubby Kaye

Sam Fairman

Michael McGreevey

Michael McGreevey

Brownie Evans

Harry Carey, Jr.

Harry Carey, Jr.

Mr. McBee

Connie Sawyer

Connie Sawyer

Mrs. McBee

Michael Witney

Michael Witney

Johnnie Mack

William Lundigan

William Lundigan

Michael Moynihan

Elisabeth Fraser

Elisabeth Fraser

Mrs. Fairman

The Way West — FAQs

Where can I watch The Way West in United States?

The Way West is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV in United States.

Is The Way West on fuboTV?

Yes — The Way West is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is The Way West in?

The Way West is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Way West?

The Way West runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

What is The Way West rated?

The Way West is rated NR. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 104 ratings.

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