The Way West
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Synopsis
In the mid-19th century, Senator William J. Tadlock leads a group of settlers overland in a quest to start a new settlement in the Western US. Tadlock is a highly principled and demanding taskmaster who is as hard on himself as he is on those who have joined his wagon train. He clashes with one of the new settlers, Lije Evans, who doesn't quite appreciate Tadlock's ways. Along the way, the families must face death and heartbreak and a sampling of frontier justice when one of them accidentally kills a young Indian boy.
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The Way West (1967) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-27
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Kirk Douglas
Sen. William J. Tadlock
Robert Mitchum
Dick Summers
Richard Widmark
Lije Evans
Lola Albright
Rebecca 'Becky' Evans
Jack Elam
Preacher Weatherby
Stubby Kaye
Sam Fairman
Michael McGreevey
Brownie Evans
Harry Carey Jr.
Mr. McBee
Connie Sawyer
Mrs. McBee
Michael Witney
Johnnie Mack
William Lundigan
Michael Moynihan
Elisabeth Fraser
Mrs. Fairman
John Mitchum
Little Henry
Patric Knowles
Captain Grant
Hal Lynch
Big Henry
Timothy Scott
Middle Henry
Roy Glenn
Saunders
Paul Lukather
Mr. Turley
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Maddow, Mitch Lindemann
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- The Way West
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Harold Hecht Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew V. McLaglen
Ben Maddow, Mitch Lindemann, A.B. Guthrie Jr.
Bronislau Kaper
William H. Clothier
Otho Lovering
Harold Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Maddow
Screenplay
Andrew V. McLaglen
Director
Mitch Lindemann
Screenplay
Harold Hecht
Producer
Norma Koch
Costume Design
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
William H. Clothier
Director of Photography
Otho Lovering
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Way West
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What is The Way West about?
In the mid-19th century, Senator William J. Tadlock leads a group of settlers overland in a quest to start a new settlement in the Western US. Tadlock is a highly principled and demanding taskmaster who is as hard on himself as he is on those who have joined his wagon train. He clashes with one of the new settlers, Lije Evans, who doesn't quite appreciate Tadlock's ways. Along the way, the families must face death and heartbreak and a sampling of frontier justice when one of them accidentally kills a young Indian boy.
Who directed The Way West?
The Way West was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Who stars in The Way West?
The principal cast of The Way West includes Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, Richard Widmark, Lola Albright, Jack Elam.
When was The Way West released and how long is it?
The Way West was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Way West?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Way West was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is The Way West based on a book or true story?
The Way West is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.B. Guthrie Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Way West?
The Way West holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).