How the West Was Won
"It's here! The mightiest adventure ever filmed!"
Originally released in 1962. How the West Was Won is a western film. directed by John Ford. With a runtime of 2h 44m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Carroll Baker, Lee J. Cobb, and Henry Fonda
Synopsis
The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
2h 44m
164 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (472 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$76.7K
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Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Carroll Baker
as Eve Prescott Rawlings
Lee J. Cobb
as Marshal Lou Ramsey
Henry Fonda
as Jethro Stuart
Carolyn Jones
as Julie Rawlings
Karl Malden
as Zebulon Prescott
Gregory Peck
as Cleve Van Valen
George Peppard
as Zeb Rawlings
Robert Preston
as Roger Morgan
Debbie Reynolds
as Lilith Prescott
James Stewart
as Linus Rawlings
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $76,729
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Cinerama Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is How the West Was Won about?
The epic tale of the development of the American West from the 1830s through the Civil War to the end of the century, as seen through the eyes of one pioneer family.
Who directed How the West Was Won?
How the West Was Won was directed by John Ford.
How long is How the West Was Won?
How the West Was Won has a runtime of 2 hours and 44 minutes (164 minutes total).
When was How the West Was Won released?
How the West Was Won was released on November 2, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in How the West Was Won?
The main cast of How the West Was Won includes Carroll Baker, Lee J. Cobb, Henry Fonda, Carolyn Jones, Karl Malden.
Is How the West Was Won worth watching?
How the West Was Won has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 472 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.