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How the West Was Won (1963) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1963 · 164 min · English
- Directed by
- John Ford, Henry Hathaway, Richard Thorpe, George Marshall
- Starring
- John Wayne, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, James Stewart, Robert Preston, Gregory Peck
In the 1830s, the Prescott family embarks on a perilous journey westward, facing dangers and hardship as they seek a new life. A rugged frontiersman named Linus (James Stewart) assists them, and together they confront outlaws and form a strong connection. Three decades later, the family’s story continues as Linus experiences the chaos of war, while Eve’s sister Lily (Debbie Reynolds) pursues adventure and romance, traveling from the Wild West to the vibrant city of San Francisco.
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