Western Union
“A 20th Century-Fox Encore Hit !”
When Edward Creighton leads the construction of the Western Union to unite East with West, he hires a Western reformed outlaw and a tenderfoot Eastern surveyor. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2000.
Where to watch Western Union in United States
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Where is Western Union streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Fawesome, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video |
About Western Union
Western Union is a 1941 English-language western film directed by Fritz Lang. The cast is led by Robert Young, Randolph Scott, Dean Jagger. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Fawesome, Tubi TV.
Western Union was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on February 21, 1941, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Fritz Lang
- Writers
- George Bruce, Robert Carson
- Release date
- February 21, 1941
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Western Union cast & crew
Western Union was directed by Fritz Lang and written by George Bruce and Robert Carson.
The cast features Robert Young as Richard Blake, Randolph Scott as Vance Shaw, Dean Jagger as Edward Creighton, Virginia Gilmore as Sue Creighton, John Carradine as Doc Murdoch, and Chill Wills as Homer Kettle.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Buttolph, cinematography is by Edward Cronjager, and it was produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
Is Western Union worth watching?
Western Union holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 85 ratings, a solidly received western films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western, Western Union is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Western Union
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Cast of Western Union
Robert Young
Richard Blake
Randolph Scott
Vance Shaw
Dean Jagger
Edward Creighton
Virginia Gilmore
Sue Creighton
John Carradine
Doc Murdoch
Chill Wills
Homer Kettle
Slim Summerville
Herman, called "Cookie"
Barton MacLane
Jack Slade
Russell Hicks
Provisional Governor
Victor Kilian
Charlie
Minor Watson
Pat Grogan
George Chandler
Herb
Western Union — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Western Union in United States?
Western Union is streaming on Fawesome, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Western Union on Fawesome?
Yes — Western Union is currently available on Fawesome in United States.
▸What language is Western Union in?
Western Union is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Western Union?
Western Union runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Western Union rated?
Western Union is rated NR. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 85 ratings.
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