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195690 minAdventure, Western

Westward Ho, The Wagons!

Is Westward Ho, The Wagons! a Hit or Flop?

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Is Westward Ho, The Wagons! worth watching? With a rating of 5.5/10, this Adventure, Western film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Westward Ho, The Wagons! Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Fess Parker
Fess ParkerJohn 'Doc' Grayson
Kathleen Crowley
Kathleen CrowleyLaura Thompson
Jeff York
Jeff YorkHank Brekenridge
David Stollery
David StolleryDan Thompson
Sebastian Cabot
Sebastian CabotBissonette
George Reeves
George ReevesJames Stephen
Doreen Tracey
Doreen TraceyBobo Stephen
Barbara Woodell
Barbara WoodellMrs. Stephen
John War Eagle
John War EagleWolf's Brother
Cubby O'Brien
Cubby O'BrienJerry Stephen

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Is Westward Ho, The Wagons! worth watching?

Westward Ho, The Wagons! has received mixed reviews with a 5.5/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Adventure, Western movies.

Is Westward Ho, The Wagons! hit or flop?

Westward Ho, The Wagons! has received average ratings (5.5/10), performing moderately with audiences.

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Westward Ho, The Wagons! is a Adventure, Western movie that The pioneering trail to Oregon was littered with constant danger. Yet, the hope of the "promised land" keeps American families westward bound despite ...

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Critic Reviews

r96skJan 27, 2021
★ 5

Simply boring. 'Westward Ho, The Wagons!' is a slow watch, despite a relatively low run time of 90 minutes. Fess Parker, who I enjoyed in fellow 1956 release 'The Great Locomotive Chase', 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 itself in two in terms of its portrayal of Native Americans, one is exactly what you would unfortunately predict from a '56 release but the other part is actually, surprisingly, well intentioned. Even taking all the aforementioned out, it feels pretty disjointed and majorly uninteresting throughout. I just found it all underwhelming, sure Disney have done much worse but that doesn't stop it leaving negative thoughts.