Westward Ho, The Wagons!

Dec 20, 1956

1h 30m

★ 5.8

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.

Genres

Adventure

Western

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions

Westward Ho, The Wagons! Trailers

Cast

John 'Doc' Grayson

Fess Parker

Laura Thompson

Kathleen Crowley

Hank Brekenridge

Jeff York

Dan Thompson

David Stollery

Bissonette

Sebastian Cabot

James Stephen

George Reeves

Bobo Stephen

Doreen Tracey

Mrs. Stephen

Barbara Woodell

Wolf's Brother

John War Eagle

Jerry Stephen

Cubby O'Brien

Jim Stephen

Tommy Cole

Spencer Armitage

Leslie Bradley

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