Simply boring. <em>'Westward Ho, The Wagons!'</em> is a slow watch, despite a relatively low run time of 90 minutes. Fess Parker, who I enjoyed in fellow 1956 release <em>'The Great Locomotive Chase'</em>, and Jeff York, co-star in the latter, fail to entertain. Some of the music is catchy, namely the opening/closing theme, but that's about it. The plot is as problematic as you'd expect. It basically splits…
Walt Disney tells the real story of the fighting families who won the West !
The pioneering trail to Oregon was littered with constant danger. Yet, the hope of the "promised land" keeps American families westward bound despite overwhelming odds. A calm, clear-thinking pioneer attempts to lead a wagon train through territory occupied by Pawnees and Sioux. Along the way, the hardy settlers face horse thieves, kidnappers, and unpredictable Indian attacks in their push to establish a new life in the rugged West.
Top Cast
Fess Parker
John 'Doc' Grayson
Kathleen Crowley
Laura Thompson
Jeff York
Hank Brekenridge
David Stollery
Dan Thompson
Sebastian Cabot
Bissonette
George Reeves
James Stephen
Doreen Tracey
Bobo Stephen
Barbara Woodell
Mrs. Stephen
John War Eagle
Wolf's Brother
Cubby O'Brien
Jerry Stephen
Tommy Cole
Jim Stephen
Leslie Bradley
Spencer Armitage
Morgan Woodward
Obie Foster
Iron Eyes Cody
Many Stars
Anthony Earl Numkena
Little Thunder
Karen Pendleton
Myra Thompson
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FAQ about Westward Ho, The Wagons!
What is Westward Ho, The Wagons! about?
The pioneering trail to Oregon was littered with constant danger. Yet, the hope of the "promised land" keeps American families westward bound despite overwhelming odds. A calm, clear-thinking pioneer attempts to lead a wagon train through territory occupied by Pawnees and Sioux.…
When was Westward Ho, The Wagons! released?
Westward Ho, The Wagons! was released in 1956.
What genres does Westward Ho, The Wagons! belong to?
Westward Ho, The Wagons! is categorised as Adventure, Western.
Who stars in Westward Ho, The Wagons!?
The cast of Westward Ho, The Wagons! includes Fess Parker, Kathleen Crowley, Jeff York, David Stollery, Sebastian Cabot.