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Der Weg nach Westen

Original title: The Way West
  • 1967
  • 12
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.6K
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Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
In 1843, a former U.S. Senator leads a wagon train of settlers to Oregon, but his megalomania leads to growing dissatisfaction with his leadership.
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In 1843, a former U.S. Senator leads a wagon train of settlers to Oregon, but his megalomania leads to growing dissatisfaction with his leadership.In 1843, a former U.S. Senator leads a wagon train of settlers to Oregon, but his megalomania leads to growing dissatisfaction with his leadership.In 1843, a former U.S. Senator leads a wagon train of settlers to Oregon, but his megalomania leads to growing dissatisfaction with his leadership.

  • Director
    • Andrew V. McLaglen
  • Writers
    • Ben Maddow
    • Mitch Lindemann
    • A.B. Guthrie Jr.
  • Stars
    • Kirk Douglas
    • Robert Mitchum
    • Richard Widmark
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew V. McLaglen
    • Writers
      • Ben Maddow
      • Mitch Lindemann
      • A.B. Guthrie Jr.
    • Stars
      • Kirk Douglas
      • Robert Mitchum
      • Richard Widmark
    • 43User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos1

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    Trailer 3:29
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    Sally Field and Michael Witney in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
    Kirk Douglas and Robert Mitchum in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
    Kirk Douglas and Robert Mitchum in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
    Richard Widmark and Lola Albright in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
    Jack Elam in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
    Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, and Richard Widmark in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
    Robert Mitchum, Jack Elam, Roy Barcroft, Stubby Kaye, William Lundigan, and Eve McVeagh in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
    Sally Field in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
    Mike Lane and Eddie Little Sky in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
    Sally Field and Michael Witney in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
    Sally Field and Michael Witney in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)
    Harry Carey Jr., Mike Lane, Eddie Little Sky, and Connie Sawyer in Der Weg nach Westen (1967)

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    Kirk Douglas
    Kirk Douglas
    • Senator William J. Tadlock
    Robert Mitchum
    Robert Mitchum
    • Dick Summers
    Richard Widmark
    Richard Widmark
    • Lije Evans
    Lola Albright
    Lola Albright
    • Rebecca 'Becky' Evans
    Jack Elam
    Jack Elam
    • Preacher Weatherby
    Stubby Kaye
    Stubby Kaye
    • Sam Fairman
    Michael McGreevey
    Michael McGreevey
    • Brownie Evans
    Harry Carey Jr.
    Harry Carey Jr.
    • Mr. McBee
    • (as Harry Carey)
    Connie Sawyer
    Connie Sawyer
    • Mrs. McBee
    Michael Witney
    • Johnnie Mack
    William Lundigan
    William Lundigan
    • Michael Moynihan
    Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser
    • Mrs. Fairman
    • (as Elizabeth Fraser)
    John Mitchum
    John Mitchum
    • Little Henry
    Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles
    • Captain Grant
    Hal Lynch
    • Big Henry
    Timothy Scott
    Timothy Scott
    • Middle Henry
    Roy Glenn
    Roy Glenn
    • Saunders
    Paul Lukather
    Paul Lukather
    • Mr. Turley
    • Director
      • Andrew V. McLaglen
    • Writers
      • Ben Maddow
      • Mitch Lindemann
      • A.B. Guthrie Jr.
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    • Trivia
      Robert Mitchum and Richard Widmark reportedly did not get along with Kirk Douglas because of his tendency to usurp control of the project from Director Andrew V. McLaglen.
    • Goofs
      When the Indians captured Brownie Evans (Michael McGreevey), you can see they were all wearing flesh colored underwear under their loincloths.
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      [Mercy flirts silently with Brownie]

      Lije Evans: Best not be lookin', Brownie.

      Brownie Evans: I ain't lookin'... as hard as I can.

    • Crazy credits
      Introducing Sally Field as "Mercy" and introducing Katherine Justice.
    • Connections
      Featured in Discovering Film: Sally Field (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      The Way West
      Music by Bronislau Kaper (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Mack David

      Sung by The Serendipity Singers (as Serendipity Singers)

    User reviews43

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    6/10
    Spectacular Western focusing a wagon train of emigrants bound from Missouri to Oregon
    This motion picture is based on the Pulitzer-winning novel by A. B. Guthrie. It starts in Independence, Missouri, 1843, senator William(Kirk Douglas) asks volunteers to unite themselves towards Oregon. Among them find the Evans family, formed by Lije(Richard Widmark) his wife Rebecca(Lola Albright) and their son Brownnie; the justly married Johnnie and Amanda Mack and various traders from Independence. Kirk Douglas join forces with Robert Mitchum, as a taciturn explorer, he's a supreme hero in a performance that epitomises the spirit of the early West at least as Hollywood saw it.

    The American West has a turbulent and mighty history , some of which is told in story and folk songs . Here is a panoramic view of the American West, concerning on the dangers, hazards, travels and tribulations of pioneers set against the background of breathtaking landscapes and risked deeds, including Indians attack and one deeply cliff. Particularly impressive for its notable cast list and expansive Western setting. Any Western that play stars such as Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, Richard Widmark and Sally Field -film debut- is at least worth a glimpse. Furthermore a magnificent secondary casting, as Jack Elam, Stubby Kaye, John Agar, John Mitchum, among others. Sadly this epic Western doesn't hold up that well on TV set because was released on the great screen and much of the grandeur of the original version is lost. But Shootém-up and spectacular scenarios fans won't want to miss a chance to see many of the genre's greats in one movie. This is an epic movie , photographed in gorgeous Technicolor by William Clothier- John Ford's usual cameraman-, adding lustre on the groundbreaking sweep, along with an emotive musical score by Branislaw Kaper. The film is splendidly filmed on locations in America's National forests and professionally directed by Andrew W McLagen.
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    • Apr 23, 2008

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    • Release date
      • October 26, 1967 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Way West
    • Filming locations
      • Bend, Oregon, USA
    • Production company
      • Harold Hecht Company
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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