Union Pacific (1939) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Union Pacific (1939) — One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad Streaming on TCM.
Union Pacific (1939) Storyline
One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstructing it. Chief troubleshooter Jeff Butler has his hands full fighting Barrows' agent, gambler Sid Campeau; Campeau's partner Dick Allen is Jeff's war buddy and rival suitor for engineer's daughter Molly Monahan. Who will survive the effort to push the railroad through at any cost?
Full Cast & Crew
- Barbara Stanwyck as Mollie Monahan
- Joel McCrea as Jeff Butler
- Akim Tamiroff as Fiesta
- Robert Preston as Dick Allen
- Lynne Overman as Leach Overmile
- Brian Donlevy as Sid Campeau
- Robert Barrat as Duke Ring
- Anthony Quinn as Cordray
- Stanley Ridges as Gen. Casement
- Henry Kolker as Asa M. Barrows
- Francis McDonald as Gen. Dodge
- Willard Robertson as Oakes Ames
- Harold Goodwin as Calvin
- Evelyn Keyes as Mrs. Calvin
- Richard Lane as Sam Reed
Why Watch Union Pacific?
The Vibe: Union Pacific is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1939. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.6/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with drama-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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