The Way West(1967)
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Overview
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
Studio
Harold Hecht Productions
Cast
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
Stubby Kaye
as Sam Fairman
Michael McGreevey
as Brownie Evans
Harry Carey, Jr.
as Mr. McBee
Connie Sawyer
as Mrs. McBee
Michael Witney
as Johnnie Mack
William Lundigan
as Michael Moynihan
Elisabeth Fraser
as Mrs. Fairman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1967
Runtime
2h 2m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Harold Hecht Productions • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Way West?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Way West (1967).
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 and released in 1967. It is a action, adventure, drama, western film.
How long is The Way West?▼
The Way West has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
Who stars in The Way West?▼
The cast of The Way West includes 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 more.
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