The way to the west
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | The way to the west |
| Original title | The Way West |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| Publishing year | 1967 |
| length | 122 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 12 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Andrew V. McLaglen |
| script |
AB Guthrie Junior Mitch Lindemann , Ben Maddow |
| production | Harold Hecht |
| music | Bronislau caper |
| camera | William H. Clothier |
| cut | Otho Lovering |
| occupation | |
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The Way West (original title: The Way West ) is a western from 1967. The film, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen , is based on the (original) novel of the same name by AB Guthrie Junior , for which he collaborated with the 1959 Pulitzer Prize was awarded. It is the only film in which Kirk Douglas , Richard Widmark and Robert Mitchum appeared together. Her first supporting role also had the later two-time Oscar winner Sally Field . Cinematographer William H. Clothier was responsible for the landscape shots .
action
Former Senator William Tadlock is the initiator and sponsor of a settler trek that is to start from Missouri to Oregon. Tadlock hires the aging, experienced trek leader Dick Summers to bring the motorcade safely to its destination. His alcohol problems and his steadily dwindling eyesight cause problems between Summers and the self-righteous Tadlock over and over again.
Due to Tadlock's ruthless and ruthless manner and a series of accidents (which also claim human lives) there is finally a " mutiny " of the settlers, led by Lije Evans, who then replaces Tadlock as the trek leader. Furthermore, Tadlock's behavior unintentionally leads to the death of his son, who wanted to prove himself to him. Tadlock only realizes his mistakes late.
Despite all the differences in the main characters, the film ultimately shows everyone's solidarity when it comes to mastering the hardships - such as Indian raids or natural imponderables - on the long way. The film shows z. B. As the first big budget film since 1930 ( The Big Trail ), how the settlers lower their cars with ropes down a canyon .
synchronization
The German version was created by Ultra Film Synchron GmbH Berlin.
| actor | role | Voice actor |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk Douglas | William J. Tadlock | Arnold Marquis |
| Robert Mitchum | Dick Summers | Curt Ackermann |
| Richard Widmark | Lije Evany | Gert Günther Hoffmann |
| Sally Field | Mercy McBee | Almut Eggert |
| Michael McGreevey | Brownie McEvans | Wolfgang Condrus |
| Clark Gordon | Cale Greenwood | Hans Wilhelm |
| Nick Cravat | Calvelli | Walter Bluhm |
| Patrick Knowles | Colonel Grant | Paul Wagner |
| William Lundigan | Mr. Moynihan | Manfred Grote |
| Harry carey jr. | Mr. McBee | Eduard Wandrey |
| Jack Elam | Preacher Weatherby | Martin Hirthe |
| Lola Albright | Rebecca 'Becky' Evans | Christine Gerlach |
| Roy Glenn | Saunders | Hans-Walter Clasen |
| nn | Cowboy from the cattle track | Manfred Meurer |
criticism
The film was received mostly positively. Film critic Roger Ebert judged that it was “at least a well-made and professional Hollywood Western” who was “beautifully photographed”. He also found Richard Widmark and Robert Mitchum did a great job in their unfamiliar roles and Kirk Douglas did a good job. But the film doesn't really work as a drama, also because Harold Hecht and Andrew McLaglen have buried the promising approaches under a lot of Western clichés.
The lexicon of international films says that the western is only played average and disappointed despite the prominent cast .
The Protestant film observer also has objections : “The naive and humorous description rarely does justice to the monumental subject, especially since the script lacks logic, dramatic intensity and psychological precision work. Since the strived for authenticity only affects the external appearance, it remains with a romantic, contemplative film picture sheet, which one from the age of 15 is happy to look at. "(Review No. 463/1967)
Web links
- The Way West in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Release certificate for The Way to the West . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry (PDF; test number: 38083 / V).
- ↑ The Way West (1967). April 12, 2020, accessed April 19, 2020 .
- ^ Roger Ebert: The Way West. In: RogerEbert.com. June 20, 1967, accessed April 30, 2017 .
- ↑ The way to the west. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed April 30, 2017 .