Union Pacific 1939
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SplatOne of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstructing it. Chief troubleshooter Jeff Butler has his hands full fighting Barrows' agent, gambler Sid Campeau; Campeau's partner Dick Allen is Jeff's war buddy and rival suitor for engineer's daughter Molly Monahan. Who will survive the effort to push the railroad through at any cost?
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Mollie Monahan
as Jeff Butler
as Fiesta
as Dick Allen
as Leach Overmile
as Sid Campeau
as Duke Ring
as Cordray
as Gen. Casement
as Asa M. Barrows
Director:
Writer:
C. Gardner Sullivan, Jesse Lasky Jr., Walter DeLeon, Jack Cunningham, Ernest Haycox
Stars:
Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Akim Tamiroff, Robert Preston, Lynne Overman, Brian Donlevy, Robert Barrat, Anthony Quinn, Stanley Ridges, Henry Kolker,
Genres:
Drama,Western
Release Date:
1939 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
135 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
Union Pacific
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Mollie Monahan
as Jeff Butler
as Fiesta
as Dick Allen
as Leach Overmile
as Sid Campeau
as Duke Ring
as Cordray
as Gen. Casement
as Asa M. Barrows
as Gen. Dodge
as Oakes Ames
as Calvin
as Mrs. Calvin
as Sam Reed
as Dusky Clayton
as Paddy O'Rourke
as Monahan
as Cookie
as Al Brett
as Dollarhide
as Ulysses S. Grant
as Mame
as Rose
as Gen. Philip Sheridan (uncredited)
as Dr. Harkness (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Railwayman (uncredited)
as Railwayman (uncredited)
as Bluett (uncredited)
as Senator (uncredited)
as Mrs. Hogan (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Kate (uncredited)
as Indian (uncredited)
as Tracklayer (uncredited)
as Indian with Accordion (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Laborer (uncredited)
as Laborer (uncredited)
as Old Irishman (uncredited)
as Major (uncredited)
as Telegrapher (uncredited)
as Snoring Woman on Train (uncredited)
as Businessman (uncredited)
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
as Fireman (uncredited)
as Indian (uncredited)
as Doctor (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Indian (uncredited)
as Laborer (uncredited)
as Cassidy (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Draftsman (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Denny (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Laborer (uncredited)
as Rev. Dr. Todd (uncredited)
as Laborer-Grader (uncredited)
as Railwayman (uncredited)
as Woman (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Paddy (uncredited)
as Andrew Whipple (uncredited)
as Official (uncredited)
as Senator (uncredited)
as Foreman (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Telegrapher (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Boy (uncredited)
as Gov. Stafford (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Savage (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as One-Armed Reporter (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Belle (uncredited)
as Sergeant (uncredited)
as Irishman at Bar (uncredited)
as Sergeant (uncredited)
as Vendor (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Official (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Jerome (uncredited)
as Old Prospector (uncredited)
as Native American Shooting Piano (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Official's Wife (uncredited)
as Railwayman (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Gentleman at Golden Spike Ceremony (uncredited)
as Indian (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Woman (uncredited)
as Fanny (uncredited)
as Official (uncredited)
as Fr. Ryan (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Lil (uncredited)
as Lulu (uncredited)
as Lulu (uncredited)
as Gambler (uncredited)
as Jake (uncredited)
as Official's Wife (uncredited)
as Surveyor (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Indian Finding Cigar Store Indian (uncredited)
as Durant (uncredited)
as Goldie (uncredited)
as Railwayman (uncredited)
as St. Louis Waiter (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Mr. Mills (uncredited)
as Laborer (uncredited)
as Laborer (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Mike (uncredited)
as Railwayman (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Terry (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Canadian Pacific Conductor (uncredited)
as Foreman (uncredited)
as Ruby (uncredited)
as Dinty (uncredited)
as Laborer (uncredited)
as Harmonicist (uncredited)
as Watercolorist (uncredited)
as Card Player (uncredited)
as Vendor (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Surveyor (uncredited)
as Official's Daughter (uncredited)
as Indian Hearing Mollie's Telegraphy (uncredited)
as Official (uncredited)
as Surveyor (uncredited)
as Violet (uncredited)
as Indian Chief (uncredited)
as Fireman (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Shamus (uncredited)
as Railwayman (uncredited)
as Barker (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Shrimp (uncredited)
as Old Man (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Laborer (uncredited)
as Indian (uncredited)
as Businessman at Financiers' Meeting
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Indian Shooting Mollie (uncredited)
as Connors (uncredited)
as Man (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Indian (uncredited)
as Indian (uncredited)
as Irishman (uncredited)
as Secretary (uncredited)
as Indian (uncredited)
as Leland Stanford (uncredited)
as Sen. Smith (uncredited)
as Maggie (uncredited)
as Mrs. Cassidy (uncredited)
as Secretary (uncredited)
as Irishman on Dance Floor (uncredited)
as Indian (uncredited)
as Oliver Ames (uncredited)
as Saloon Gambler (uncredited)
as Railwayman (uncredited)
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