How the West Was Won (1962)★ 7.8/10
- Action
- Adventure
- War
- Western
Directed by: John Ford, Henry Hathaway, George Marshall, Richard Thorpe
Written by: James R. Webb, John Gay
A family saga covering several decades of Westward expansion in the 19th century, including the Gold Rush, the Civil War, and the building of the railroads.
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James StewartLinus Rawlings (segment: The Rivers)
John WayneGen. William Tecumseh Sherman (segment: The Civil War)
Gregory PeckCleve Van Valen (segment: The Plains)
Henry FondaJethro Stuart (segment: The Railroads)
Carroll BakerEve Prescott (segment: The Civil War) (segment: The Rivers)
Lee J. CobbMarshal Lou Ramsey (segment: The Outlaws)
Carolyn JonesJulie Rawlings (segment: The Outlaws)
Karl MaldenZebulon Prescott (segment: The Rivers)
George PeppardZeb Rawlings (segment: The Civil War) (segment: The Outlaws) (segment: The Railroads)
Robert PrestonRoger Morgan (segment: The Plains)
Debbie ReynoldsLilith Prescott (segment: The Rivers) (segment: The Plains)
Eli WallachCharlie Gant (segment: The Outlaws)Videos
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Awards · 3 wins, 5 nominations
See all ›- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1964Oscar · Best Film Editing
- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1964Oscar · Best Sound
- WinnerAcademy Awards, USA 1964Oscar · Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1964Oscar · Best Costume Design, Color
- NomineeAcademy Awards, USA 1964Oscar · Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color
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Nathaniel_SimmonsSeptember 29, 2025
Nathaniel_SimmonsSeptember 29, 2025A milestone in Western cinema, the film brings together an ensemble of renowned directors and stars to trace the history of westward expansion through the story of three generations. The breathtaking widescreen format delivers unforgettable scale and grandeur, making it a film that truly deserves to be experienced in the theatres.
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Nate_BarnesSeptember 29, 2025
Nate_BarnesSeptember 29, 2025A sweeping cinematic symphony, the film blends stunning imagery with an extraordinary musical score, creating an immersive ode to the American pioneers. Its episodic structure doesn’t dilute its central theme, and there are moments where the hardship of the era and the courage of the people radiate so vividly that you feel its weight and energy.
