Hearts of the West

Hearts of the West

Directed by Howard Zieff
19751hr 42min

Step into the dusty boots of Lewis Tater, a wide-eyed dreamer with a pen mightier than a six-shooter. "Hearts of the West" is a charming tale of a man who sets out to find adventure in the Wild West, only to stumble upon a treasure trove of trouble. As Tater navigates the untamed frontier, he soon discovers that living out his cowboy fantasies is far more perilous than he ever imagined.

With a mix of humor, heart, and a touch of old-fashioned Western flair, this film will whisk you away on a rollicking ride through saloons, shootouts, and unexpected friendships. As Tater grapples with outlaws, outlandish characters, and his own romantic illusions, audiences are in for a wild and unpredictable journey. So saddle up, partner, and prepare to be swept off your feet by the whimsical and adventurous spirit of "Hearts of the West."

Cast

Jeff Bridges

Lewis Tater

Jeff Bridges

Andy Griffith

Howard Pike

Andy Griffith

Alan Arkin

Bert Kessler

Alan Arkin

Donald Pleasence

A.J. Nietz

Donald Pleasence

Marie Windsor

Woman in Nevada

Marie Windsor

Fred Ward

Sam (uncredited)

Fred Ward

Blythe Danner

Miss Trout

Blythe Danner

Matt Clark

Dub Taylor

Nevada Ticket Agent

Dub Taylor

Anthony James

Lean Crook

Anthony James

William Christopher

Bank Teller

William Christopher

Alex Rocco

Herb Edelman

Woodrow Parfrey

Mr. Gates - Producer (uncredited)

Woodrow Parfrey

Candice Azzara

Waitress

Candice Azzara

Bill Quinn

Customer at Cafe Rio (uncredited)

Bill Quinn

Thayer David

Bank Manager

Thayer David

Stuart Nisbet

Anne Seymour

Nietz' Housekeeper (uncredited)

Anne Seymour

Burton Gilliam

Richard B. Shull

Stout Crook

Richard B. Shull

Dave Morick

Cameraman

Dave Morick

Frank Cady

Pa Tater

Frank Cady

Richard Stahl

Raymond Guth

Jane Dulo

Mrs. Stern

Jane Dulo

Frank Bonner

Assistant Director at Musical Scene (uncredited)

Frank Bonner

Bill Coontz

Cowboy (uncredited)

Bill Coontz

Granville Van Dusen

WWI Pilot

Granville Van Dusen

Herman Poppe

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