The Way West
"Cracking Like a Whip From Here to Excitement!"
Originally released in 1967. The Way West is a action/adventure film. directed by Andrew V. McLaglen. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, and Richard Widmark
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 24, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (97 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Harold Hecht Productions
- United Artists
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 taskmaste...
Who directed The Way West?
The Way West was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
How long is The Way West?
The Way West has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was The Way West released?
The Way West was released on May 24, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Way West?
The main cast of The Way West includes Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, Richard Widmark, Lola Albright, Jack Elam.