Westward the Women movie poster

Westward the Women

"The BIG MGM Spectacle ! HE LED 200 WOMEN ON AN ADVENTURE THAT MOST MEN FEARED TO FACE!"

December 16, 1951 1h 58m 7.0/10 (81 votes)

Originally released in 1951. Westward the Women is a adventure/drama film. directed by William A. Wellman.

Starring Robert Taylor, Denise Darcel, and Hope Emerson

Synopsis

There's a deficit of good, honest women in the West, and Roy Whitman wants to change that. His solution is to bring a caravan of over 100 mail-order brides from Chicago to California. It will be a long, difficult and dangerous journey for the women. So Whitman hires hardened, cynical Buck Wyatt to be their guide across the inhospitable frontier. But as disaster strikes on the trail, Buck just might discover that these women are stronger than he thinks.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 16, 1951 74 years ago
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Runtime 1h 58m 118 minutes total
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User Rating 7.0/10 Great (81 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westward the Women about?

There's a deficit of good, honest women in the West, and Roy Whitman wants to change that. His solution is to bring a caravan of over 100 mail-order brides from Chicago to California. It will be a ...

Who directed Westward the Women?

Westward the Women was directed by William A. Wellman.

How long is Westward the Women?

Westward the Women has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).

When was Westward the Women released?

Westward the Women was released on December 16, 1951 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Westward the Women?

The main cast of Westward the Women includes Robert Taylor, Denise Darcel, Hope Emerson, John McIntire, Julie Bishop.