The Way West 1967
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SplatIn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Sen. William J. Tadlock
as Dick Summers
as Lije Evans
as Rebecca 'Becky' Evans
as Preacher Weatherby
as Sam Fairman
as Brownie Evans
as Mr. McBee
as Mrs. McBee
as Johnnie Mack
Director:
Writer:
Ben Maddow, Mitch Lindemann, A.B. Guthrie Jr.
Stars:
Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum, Richard Widmark, Lola Albright, Jack Elam, Stubby Kaye, Michael McGreevey, Harry Carey, Jr., Connie Sawyer, Michael Witney,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Drama,Western
Release Date:
1967 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
122 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Way West
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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AGJ
Cast
as Sen. William J. Tadlock
as Dick Summers
as Lije Evans
as Rebecca 'Becky' Evans
as Preacher Weatherby
as Sam Fairman
as Brownie Evans
as Mr. McBee
as Mrs. McBee
as Johnnie Mack
as Michael Moynihan
as Mrs. Fairman
as Little Henry
as Captain Grant
as Big Henry
as Middle Henry
as Saunders
as Mr. Turley
as William J. Tadlock Jr.
as Mr. Masters
as Mrs. Masters
as Mrs. Turley
as Mrs. Moynihan
as Calvelli
as Indian Brave
as Sioux Chief (as Michael Lane)
as Mercy McBee
as Amanda Mack
as Barber (uncredited)
as Cattleman (uncredited)
as Cattleman (uncredited)
as Missouri Townsman (uncredited)
as Caleb Greenwood (uncredited)
as Bagpiper at Fort Hall (uncredited)
as Sioux Warrior (uncredited)
as Paw-Kee Mah (uncredited)
as Indian Boy (uncredited)
as Bagpiper at Fort Hall (uncredited)
as Cowboy Asking About Bethel Bartholomew (uncredited)
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