Westward Ho, The Wagons!
Seen it?1956 | 90 min | Adventure, Western
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans. If you loved News of the World, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1956: an older pace and style.
The pioneering trail to Oregon was littered with constant danger. Yet, the hope of the "promised land" keeps American families westward bound despite overwhelming odds. A calm, clear-thinking pioneer attempts to lead a wagon train through territory occupied by Pawnees and Sioux. Along the way, the hardy settlers face horse thieves, kidnappers, and unpredictable Indian attacks in their push to establish a new life in the rugged West.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by William Beaudine
- Fess ParkerJohn 'Doc' Grayson
- Kathleen CrowleyLaura Thompson
- Jeff YorkHank Brekenridge
- David StolleryDan Thompson
- Sebastian CabotBissonette
- George ReevesJames Stephen
- Doreen TraceyBobo Stephen
- Barbara WoodellMrs. Stephen
- John War EagleWolf's Brother
- Cubby O'BrienJerry Stephen