Wagons Westward
“Frontier love in a bolder world!”
Synopsis
David Cook and twin brother Tom are poles apart in disposition and traits. When their father dies, Tom goes to New Mexico to live with his Uncle Hardtack while David remains behind to care for their mother. The grown Tom becomes an outlaw while brother David becomes a government lawman. David is charged with apprehending Tom...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lew Landers
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Moncure March, Harrison Jacobs
- Original Title
- Wagons Westward
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lew Landers
Joseph Moncure March, Harrison Jacobs
Ernest Miller
Ernest J. Nims, Murray Seldeen
Department Leadership Roster
Lew Landers
Director
Joseph Moncure March
Screenplay
Harrison Jacobs
Screenplay
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
Ernest J. Nims
Editor
Murray Seldeen
Editor
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wagons Westward
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wagons Westward about?
David Cook and twin brother Tom are poles apart in disposition and traits. When their father dies, Tom goes to New Mexico to live with his Uncle Hardtack while David remains behind to care for their mother. The grown Tom becomes an outlaw while brother David becomes a government lawman. David is charged with apprehending Tom...
Who directed Wagons Westward?
Wagons Westward was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Wagons Westward?
The principal cast of Wagons Westward includes Chester Morris, Anita Louise, Buck Jones, Ona Munson, George 'Gabby' Hayes.
When was Wagons Westward released and how long is it?
Wagons Westward was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wagons Westward?
Wagons Westward holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).