A family saga covering several decades of Westward expansion in the nineteenth century--including the Gold Rush, the Civil War, and the building of the railroads.
Run Time
162 min
Aspect Ratio
2.89 : 1
Genre
Adventure, Drama, Romance, Western
Language
English, Arapaho
Keyword
Railroad, Civil War, Erie Canal, Train, Army
Movie Rating
Sound Mix
4-Track Stereo, Cinerama 7-Track
Colour
Color
Film Type
Feature
Film Class
Epic Western
Themes
White People Among Indians, Ranchers, Sheriffs and Outlaws, Culture Clash, Survival in the Wilderness
Tones
Rousing, Sweeping, Forceful, Earthy, Atmospheric
Mood
Tough Guys
Has Detailed Data (New)
1, 2, 3
Wikipedia Text
How the West Was Won is a 1962 American epic Western film. The picture was one of the last "old-fashioned" epic films made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer to enjoy great success. It follows four generations of a family (starting as the Prescotts) as they move ever westward, from western New York state to the Pacific Ocean. Filmed in, and using pre-existing Cinerama curving widescreen process stock footage, the movie is set between 1839 and 1889.
Post a Comment