The Way West

The Way West

By Andrew V. McLaglen

  • Genre: Western
  • Release Date: 1967-05-24
  • Advisory Rating: Unrated
  • Runtime: 2h 2min
  • Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
  • Production Company: Harold Hecht Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 12.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
6/10
From 90 Ratings

Description

This saga of the wagon-train journey of a group of Western pioneers from Independence, Missouri, to Oregon along the historic Oregon Trail (from the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by A.B. Guthrie, Jr.) is known for its breathtaking photography of the Western expanse (by William H. Clothier). Kirk Douglas portrays a widowed senator who leads the wagon train, and Robert Mitchum plays the troubled trail scout--a man plagued by poor eyesight. The trials of the trail include Indian attacks and the inevitable human conflicts of men and women who are living in close quarters in a volatile, tense and dangerous atmosphere. Among the members of the party: a highly irascible and colorful Richard Widmark, and Sally Field in her first film role.

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Reviews

  • Amazing

    By Zachlazer5
    One of the best movies I've ever seen, outstanding
  • Could be better

    By e1 dorado
    Mitchum is fantastic as always but Douglas seems overly dramatic and doesnt bring his character to life. Overall entertaining but not worth the money, watch it on tv.
  • Original Was Better

    By Ned's Nickname
    This movie seemed to be a poor imitation of How The West Was Won. It was cheesy enough to be moderately entertaining, but it was the cheese that provided the entertainment. I don't think that was how it was intended!
  • Expected more considering cast

    By AgPilot
    Idealized disjointed story line. One cliche after another. Couldn't finish watching it. Might have worked as a musical where you don't expect any fidelity to reality.