Westbound
“Hellbound for Vengeance for the Flaming Redhead Who Betrayed Him!”
Synopsis
As the Civil War spills our nation’s blood, Capt. John Hayes fights on a vital but little-known battlefront. He aims to ship gold to Union banks through a small Colorado town, defying Southern sympathizers who aim to stop him at any cost.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Putnam's Men Bully the TownOfficial
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Top Cast
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Randolph Scott
Capt. John Hayes
Virginia Mayo
Norma Putnam
Karen Steele
Jeanie Miller
Michael Dante
Rod Miller
Andrew Duggan
Clay Putnam
Michael Pate
Mace
Wally Brown
Stubby
John Daheim
Russ
Walter Barnes
Willis - Stage Depot Cook
Walter Bacon
Townsman (uncredited)
Jimmie Booth
Cowhand (uncredited)
May Boss
Stage Passenger (uncredited)
Peter Brown
Army Sentry Outside Tent (voice) (uncredited)
Russell Custer
Townsman (uncredited)
Gary Epper
Boy at Stagecoach Accident (uncredited)
Art Felix
Stock Tender (uncredited)
William E. Green
Stage Passenger (uncredited)
Creighton Hale
Irritated Stagecoach Passenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Berne Giler
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Westbound
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Berne Giler, Albert S. Le Vino
David Buttolph
J. Peverell Marley
Philip W. Anderson
Henry Blanke
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Blanke
Producer
Budd Boetticher
Director
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Berne Giler
Screenplay
Philip W. Anderson
Editor
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Westbound
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Westbound about?
As the Civil War spills our nation’s blood, Capt. John Hayes fights on a vital but little-known battlefront. He aims to ship gold to Union banks through a small Colorado town, defying Southern sympathizers who aim to stop him at any cost.
Who directed Westbound?
Westbound was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in Westbound?
The principal cast of Westbound includes Randolph Scott, Virginia Mayo, Karen Steele, Michael Dante, Andrew Duggan.
When was Westbound released and how long is it?
Westbound was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Westbound?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Westbound was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Westbound?
Westbound holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).