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Westward Ho, The Wagons!

1956 · 90 min

A wholesome, old-fashioned wagon-train adventure with mild peril and a reassuringly hopeful tone.

Directed by
William Beaudine
Genres
Adventure, Western
Starring
Fess Parker, Kathleen Crowley, Jeff York
Tagline
Walt Disney tells the real story of the fighting families who won the West !
Overview
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.

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Directed by
William Beaudine
Genres
Adventure, Western
Starring
Fess Parker, Kathleen Crowley, Jeff York
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • survival
  • family
  • friendship
  • exploration
  • loyalty
Places
  • wilderness
  • road trip
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
family
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour3
Realism6
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity2
Emotional weight4

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Details

Genres
adventure, western
Directed by
William Beaudine
Written by
Thomas W. Blackburn
Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
90 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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