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Westward Ho, The Wagons!

Westward Ho, The Wagons!

Walt Disney tells the real story of the fighting families who won the West !

19565.51h 30mNR

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.

Directed by William Beaudine
Written by Thomas W. Blackburn
Produced by Bill Walsh
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Top Cast

Fess Parker

Fess Parker

John 'Doc' Grayson

Kathleen Crowley

Kathleen Crowley

Laura Thompson

Jeff York

Jeff York

Hank Brekenridge

David Stollery

David Stollery

Dan Thompson

Sebastian Cabot

Sebastian Cabot

Bissonette

George Reeves

George Reeves

James Stephen

Doreen Tracey

Doreen Tracey

Bobo Stephen

Barbara Woodell

Barbara Woodell

Mrs. Stephen

John War Eagle

John War Eagle

Wolf's Brother

Cubby O'Brien

Cubby O'Brien

Jerry Stephen

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Themes & Keywords

horsenative americanwild westhorse thiefcolonist

About Westward Ho, The Wagons!

Westward Ho, The Wagons! is a adventure, western film released in 1956 exploring themes of horse, native american, wild west, horse thief, colonist. Directed by William Beaudine, it stars Fess Parker, Kathleen Crowley, Jeff York. 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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