Union Pacific
""Union Pacific" is coming!"
Originally released in 1939. Union Pacific is a drama/western film. directed by Cecil B. DeMille. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, and Akim Tamiroff
Synopsis
One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstructing it. Chief troubleshooter Jeff Butler has his hands full fighting Barrows' agent, gambler Sid Campeau; Campeau's partner Dick Allen is Jeff's war buddy and rival suitor for engineer's daughter Molly Monahan. Who will survive the effort to push the railroad through at any cost?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (77 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Pacific about?
One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstr...
Who directed Union Pacific?
Union Pacific was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
How long is Union Pacific?
Union Pacific has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was Union Pacific released?
Union Pacific was released on May 5, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Union Pacific?
The main cast of Union Pacific includes Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Akim Tamiroff, Robert Preston, Lynne Overman.