How the West Was Won

How the West Was Won

Directed by Henry Hathaway
19622hr 44min

Buckle up, partner, because "How the West Was Won" is not just a movie; it's a wild ride through the tumultuous history of the American West. Follow the Prescott family as they navigate through the treacherous landscapes and challenges that shaped the frontier from the 1830s all the way to the end of the century.

Get ready to witness the pioneering spirit in action as the Prescotts face everything from the Civil War to the building of the railroads, all while trying to carve out a place for themselves in the ever-changing West. With stunning landscapes, epic battles, and a star-studded cast including legends like John Wayne and James Stewart, this film is a cinematic masterpiece that will transport you back in time to experience the adventure, heartache, and triumph of the American frontier.

So grab your hat, saddle up, and join the Prescott family on their unforgettable journey through the untamed West. "How the West Was Won" is not just a movie; it's a sprawling epic that will leave you on the edge of your seat, rooting for the brave pioneers who helped shape the course of American history.

Cast

Carolyn Jones

Julie Rawlings

Carolyn Jones

John Wayne

Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman

John Wayne

Eli Wallach

Charlie Gant

Eli Wallach

Gregory Peck

Cleve Van Valen

Gregory Peck

James Stewart

Linus Rawlings

James Stewart

Ken Curtis

Cpl. Ben (uncredited)

Ken Curtis

Lee Van Cleef

River Pirate (uncredited)

Lee Van Cleef

Henry Fonda

Jethro Stuart

Henry Fonda

Harry Dean Stanton

Gant Henchman (uncredited)

Harry Dean Stanton

Debbie Reynolds

Lilith Prescott

Debbie Reynolds

Claude Akins

Man (uncredited)

Claude Akins

Richard Widmark

Mike King

Richard Widmark

George Peppard

Zeb Rawlings

George Peppard

Harry Morgan

Gen. Ulysses S. Grant

Harry Morgan

Walter Brennan

Col. Jeb Hawkins

Walter Brennan

Karl Malden

Zebulon Prescott

Karl Malden

John Larch

Grimes (uncredited)

John Larch

Lee J. Cobb

Marshal Lou Ramsey

Lee J. Cobb

Russ Tamblyn

Confederate Deserter

Russ Tamblyn

Robert Preston

Roger Morgan

Robert Preston

Dub Taylor

Man (uncredited)

Dub Taylor

Carroll Baker

Eve Prescott Rawlings

Carroll Baker

Kim Charney

Sam Prescott (uncredited)

Kim Charney

Agnes Moorehead

Rebecca Prescott

Agnes Moorehead

Spencer Tracy

Narrator (voice)

Spencer Tracy

Chuck Roberson

Officer (uncredited)

Chuck Roberson

Karl Swenson

Train Conductor (uncredited)

Karl Swenson

Raymond Massey

Abraham Lincoln

Raymond Massey

Joe Sawyer

Riverboat Officer (uncredited)

Joe Sawyer

Jay C. Flippen

Huggins (uncredited)

Jay C. Flippen

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