Man of the West (1958) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
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Man of the West (1958) Storyline
Heading east to Fort Worth to hire a schoolteacher for his frontier town home, Link Jones is stranded with singer Billie Ellis and gambler Sam Beasley when their train is held up. For shelter, Jones leads them to his nearby former home, where he was brought up an outlaw. Finding the gang still living in the shack, Jones pretends to be ready to return to a life crime.
Full Cast & Crew
- Gary Cooper as Link Jones
- Julie London as Billie Ellis
- Lee J. Cobb as Dock Tobin
- Arthur O'Connell as Sam Beasley
- Jack Lord as Coaley
- John Dehner as Claude Tobin
- Royal Dano as Trout
- Robert J. Wilke as Ponch
- Joe Dominguez as Mexican Man (uncredited)
- Dick Elliott as Willie (uncredited)
- Frank Ferguson as Crosscut Marshal (uncredited)
- Herman Hack as Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Signe Hack as Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Ann Kunde as Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Tom London as Tom (uncredited)
Why Watch Man of the West?
The Vibe: Man of the West is a captivating and well-crafted western movie from 1958. Directed by Anthony Mann, and starring Gary Cooper, Julie London, Lee J. Cobb Heading east to Fort Worth to hire a schoolteacher for his frontier town home, Link Jones is stranded with singer Billie Ellis and gambler Sam Beasley when their train is held up.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.6/10, Man of the West retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies, Man of the West deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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