The Oregon Trail
“When the cry of a frontier on the move was '54-40 or fight' !”
Synopsis
In 1846, a reporter for the New York Herald joins a wagon train bound for the Oregon Territory. He hopes to confirm a rumor that President Polk is sending in soldiers disguised as settlers in order to strengthen American claims to the Territory.
Top Cast
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Fred MacMurray
Neal Harris
William Bishop
Captain George Wayne
Nina Shipman
Prudence Cooper
Gloria Talbott
Shona Hastings
Henry Hull
George Seton
John Carradine
Zachariah Garrison
John Dierkes
Gabe Hastings
Roxene Wells
Flossie Shoemaker
Elizabeth Patterson
Maria Cooper
Gene N. Fowler
Richard Cooper
James Bell
Jeremiah Cooper
John Slosser
Johnny
Ralph Sanford
John Decker
Sherry Spalding
Lucy
Tex Terry
Brizzard
Ollie O'Toole
James Gordon Bennett
Arvo Ojala
Ellis
Ed Wright
Jesse
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 31, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Fowler Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Vittes, Gene Fowler Jr.
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- The Oregon Trail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Associated Producers (API), 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Fowler Jr.
Louis Vittes, Gene Fowler Jr.
Paul Dunlap
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Fowler Jr.
Director
Louis Vittes
Screenplay
Gene Fowler Jr.
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Oregon Trail
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Oregon Trail about?
In 1846, a reporter for the New York Herald joins a wagon train bound for the Oregon Territory. He hopes to confirm a rumor that President Polk is sending in soldiers disguised as settlers in order to strengthen American claims to the Territory.
Who directed The Oregon Trail?
The Oregon Trail was directed by Gene Fowler Jr..
Who stars in The Oregon Trail?
The principal cast of The Oregon Trail includes Fred MacMurray, William Bishop, Nina Shipman, Gloria Talbott, Henry Hull.
When was The Oregon Trail released and how long is it?
The Oregon Trail was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Oregon Trail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Oregon Trail was composed by Paul Dunlap.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Oregon Trail?
The Oregon Trail holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).