Western Union
"A 20th Century-Fox Encore Hit !"
Originally released in 1941. Western Union is a western film. directed by Fritz Lang.
Starring Robert Young, Randolph Scott, and Dean Jagger
Synopsis
When Edward Creighton leads the construction of the Western Union to unite East with West, he hires a Western reformed outlaw and a tenderfoot Eastern surveyor. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2000.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 21, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (79 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Young
as Richard Blake
Randolph Scott
as Vance Shaw
Dean Jagger
as Edward Creighton
Virginia Gilmore
as Sue Creighton
John Carradine
as Doc Murdoch
Chill Wills
as Homer Kettle
Slim Summerville
as Herman, called "Cookie"
Barton MacLane
as Jack Slade
Russell Hicks
as Provisional Governor
Victor Kilian
as Charlie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Union about?
When Edward Creighton leads the construction of the Western Union to unite East with West, he hires a Western reformed outlaw and a tenderfoot Eastern surveyor. Preserved by the Academy Film Archi...
Who directed Western Union?
Western Union was directed by Fritz Lang.
How long is Western Union?
Western Union has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Western Union released?
Western Union was released on February 21, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Western Union?
The main cast of Western Union includes Robert Young, Randolph Scott, Dean Jagger, Virginia Gilmore, John Carradine.