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Go West

"JUMP INTO YOUR BOOTS AND SADDLES...IT'S ROUND-UP TIME IN THE WILD AND WOOLY WEST!"

December 6, 1940 1h 20m 6.5/10 (94 votes)

Originally released in 1940. Go West is a comedy/western film. directed by Edward Buzzell. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, and Harpo Marx

Synopsis

Embezzler, shill, all around confidence man S. Quentin Quale is heading west to find his fortune; he meets the crafty but simple brothers Joseph and Rusty Panello in a train station, where they steal all his money. They're heading west, too, because they've heard you can just pick the gold off the ground. Once there, they befriend an old miner named Dan Wilson whose property, Dead Man's Gulch, has no gold. They loan him their last ten dollars so he can go start life anew, and for collateral, he gives them the deed to the Gulch. Unbeknownst to Wilson, the son of his longtime rival, Terry Turner (who's also in love with his daughter, Eva), has contacted the railroad to arrange for them to build through the land, making the old man rich and hopefully resolving the feud. But the evil Red Baxter, owner of a saloon, tricks the boys out of the deed, and it's up to them - as well as Quale, who naturally finds his way out west anyway - to save the day.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 6, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (94 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Go West about?

Embezzler, shill, all around confidence man S. Quentin Quale is heading west to find his fortune; he meets the crafty but simple brothers Joseph and Rusty Panello in a train station, where they ste...

Who directed Go West?

Go West was directed by Edward Buzzell.

How long is Go West?

Go West has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Go West released?

Go West was released on December 6, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Go West?

The main cast of Go West includes Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, John Carroll, Diana Lewis.