The Macahans (1976)

Zeb Macahan, a pioneering westerner, help's move his brother's family to the wild west. They run into several obstacles including the breakout of the Civil War. This sends the father back ... See full summary »

Director:

Bernard McEveety

Writer:

Jim Byrnes

Stars:

James Arness, Eva Marie Saint, Bruce Boxleitner

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Arness	...	Zeb Macahan
Eva Marie Saint	...	Kate Macahan
Bruce Boxleitner	...	Seth Macahan
Kathryn Holcomb	...	Laura Macahan
William Kirby Cullen	...	Jed Macahan
Vicki Schreck	...	Jessie Macahan
Richard Kiley	...	Timothy Macahan
Gene Evans	...	Dutton
Victor Mohica	...	Billy Joe
Frank Ferguson	...	Grandpa Macahan
Ann Doran	...	Grandma Macahan
Ben Wilson	...	Henry Jethro
Mel Stevens	...	Dr. Dodd
Rudy Diaz	...	Sioux Chief Bear Dance
John Crawford	...	Hale Crowley

Storyline

Zeb Macahan, a pioneering westerner, help's move his brother's family to the wild west. They run into several obstacles including the breakout of the Civil War. This sends the father back to fight in the war and leaves the family to move on ahead.

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Plot Keywords:

civil war | west | brother | barroom brawl | native american | 

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Genres:

Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 January 1976 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alla conquista del West

Company Credits

Production Co:

Albert S. Ruddy Productions, MGM Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

119 min 150 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Did You Know?

Goofs

Zeb returns to his parents homestead in Virginia, which can be seen to be surrounded by - the Malibu Mountains. The Malibu Mountains of California could never be confused with the Blue Ridge of the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia.

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Connections

Followed by How the West Was Won (1977)

User Reviews

Excellent Series

An excellent series. Beautiful scenery and James Arness, how can you go wrong. The musical soundtrack is bold and beautiful. The credits include pictures drawn by Charley Russell and other famous Western artists. So rent the movies, watch the shows on TV when you can. You won't regret it.