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How the West Was Won

Directed by John Ford, Henry Hathaway, and George Marshall
1962    2h 44m    G
Western, Adventure, War
7.188%74%
In a sweeping saga from the 1830s to the 1880s, the Prescott family embarks on a daring westward journey, battling thieves and heartbreaks. Marrying into a tumultuous life, they face the trials of war and love, as paths diverge and destinies unfold across a vibrant frontier.
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Cast of How the West Was Won
  • Carroll BakerEve Prescott Rawlings
  • Lee J. CobbMarshal Lou Ramsey
  • Henry FondaJethro Stuart
  • Carolyn JonesJulie Rawlings
  • Karl MaldenZebulon Prescott
  • Gregory PeckCleve Van Valen
  • George PeppardZeb Rawlings
  • Robert PrestonRoger Morgan
  • Debbie ReynoldsLilith Prescott
  • James StewartLinus Rawlings
  • Eli WallachCharlie Gant
  • John WayneGen. William Tecumseh Sherman
  • Richard WidmarkMike King
  • Brigid BazlenDora Hawkins
  • Walter BrennanCol. Jeb Hawkins
  • David BrianLilith's Attorney
  • Andy DevineCpl. Peterson
  • Raymond MasseyAbraham Lincoln
  • Agnes MooreheadRebecca Prescott
  • Harry MorganGen. Ulysses S. Grant
  • Thelma RitterAgatha Clegg
  • Mickey ShaughnessyDeputy Stover
  • Russ TamblynConfederate Deserter
  • Spencer TracyNarrator (voice)
  • Harry Dean StantonGant Henchman (uncredited)
  • Lee Van CleefRiver Pirate (uncredited)
  • Rodolfo AcostaGant Gang Member (uncredited)
  • Clinton SundbergHylan Seabury (uncredited)
  • Willis BoucheyCivil War Surgeon (uncredited)
  • Claude JohnsonJeremiah Rawlings (uncredited)
  • Kim CharneySam Prescott (uncredited)
  • Bryan RussellZeke Prescott (uncredited)
  • Stanley LivingstonPrescott Rawlings (uncredited)
  • Jay C. FlippenHuggins (uncredited)
  • Tudor OwenParson Alec Harvey (uncredited)
  • Karl SwensonTrain Conductor (uncredited)
  • James GriffithPoker Player with Cleve (uncredited)
  • Jack PennickCpl. Murphy
  • Jim MichaelBarfly (uncredited)
  • Chuck RobersonOfficer (uncredited)
  • Claude AkinsMan (uncredited)
  • Mark AllenColin Harvey (uncredited)
  • Don AndersonAuction Guest (uncredited)
  • Beulah ArchulettaArapaho Woman (uncredited)
  • Robert BanasDance Hall Dancer (uncredited)
  • Willie BloomBarfly (uncredited)
  • Bill BorzageBarfly (uncredited)
  • John BreenWaiter (uncredited)
  • Charlie BriggsFlying Arrow Barker (uncredited)
  • Buddy BryanMusic Hall Dancer / Wagon Train Traveler (uncredited)
  • Paul BryarAuctioneer's Assistant (uncredited)
  • Walter BurkeWagon Poker Player (uncredited)
  • Polly BursonStock Player (uncredited)
  • Ken CurtisCpl. Ben (uncredited)
  • John DamlerLawyer (uncredited)
  • Christopher DarkPoker Player with Cleve (uncredited)
  • Kem DibbsBlacksmith (uncredited)
  • Forrest DraperBit Role (uncredited)
  • Craig DuncanJames Marshall (uncredited)
  • Ben Black Elk Sr.Arapaho Chief (uncredited)
  • Raoul FreemanAuction Guest (uncredited)
  • Sol GorssRiver Pirate (uncredited)
  • Tom GreenwayBit Role (uncredited)
  • Barry HarveyAngus Harvey (uncredited)
  • William HenryStaff Officer (uncredited)
  • Jerry HolmesRailroad Clerk (uncredited)
  • Roy JensonHenchman (uncredited)
  • Walter KightlyCavalryman (uncredited)
  • Jack LambertGant Henchman (uncredited)
  • John LarchGrimes (uncredited)
  • Robert P. LiebBartender (uncredited)
  • Herbert ManevalSchoolboy (uncredited)
  • J. Edward McKinleyAuctioneer (uncredited)
  • Gary MenteerMusic Hall Dancer / Wagon Train Traveler (uncredited)
  • Harold MillerAuction Guest (uncredited)
  • Harry MontyRiver Pirate (uncredited)
  • Bob MorganMember of Train Robbery Gang (uncredited)
  • Boyd 'Red' MorganRiver Pirate (uncredited)
  • Forbes MurrayAuction Guest (uncredited)
  • Robert NashLawyer (uncredited)
  • Cliff OsmondBartender (uncredited)
  • Harvey ParryHenchman (uncredited)
  • Gil PerkinsHenchman (uncredited)
  • Red PerkinsUnion Soldier (uncredited)
  • Murray PollackAuction Guest (uncredited)
  • Paul PowerAuction Guest (uncredited)
  • Frank RadcliffeMusic Hall Dancer / Wagon Train Traveler (uncredited)
  • Buddy Red BowArapaho Man (uncredited)
  • Walter ReedRiver Pirate (uncredited)
  • Victor RomitoHenchman (uncredited)
  • Jamie RossBruce Harvey (uncredited)
  • Gene RothRiverboat Poker Player (uncredited)
  • Bing RussellMan (uncredited)
  • Danny SandsTrapeze Man (uncredited)
  • Joe SawyerRiverboat Officer (uncredited)
  • Jeffrey SayreAuction Guest (uncredited)
  • Phil SchumacherBartender (uncredited)
  • June SmaneySaloon Girl (uncredited)
  • Kelly SmithLittle Girl (uncredited)
  • Dub TaylorMan (uncredited)
  • Ken TerrellRiver Pirate (uncredited)
  • Jack TornekBarfly (uncredited)
  • William Wellman Jr.Officer #2 (uncredited)
  • Harry WilsonCattleman at Barricade (uncredited)
  • Carleton YoungPoker Player with Cleve (uncredited)
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