How the West Was Won
DVD - 1999
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Add a QuoteNarrator: "The West that was won by its pioneers, settlers, adventurers, is long gone now. Yet it is theirs forever, for they left tracks in history that will never be eroded by wind or rain; never plowed under by tractors; never buried in the compost of events. Out of the hard simplicity of their lives -- out of their vitality, their hopes, and their sorrows, grew legends of courage and pride to inspire their children and their children's children. From soil enriched by their blood, out of their fever to explore and build, came lakes where once, were burning deserts; came the goods of the earth: mines and wheat fields, orchards and great lumber mills. All the sinews of a growing country. Out of their rude settlements, their trading posts, came cities to rank among the great ones of the world. All the heritage of a people free to dream, free to act, free to mold their own destiny."
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Add a CommentSlow - poor acting.
1964 A really good story on the perils of pioneers coming out west from the eastern cities in the early 1800's.. Lots of big stars of its day. about 3 hrs. long. 2 disks. The 3rd disk is just how the cinerama camera was developed.... that was boring.
Wow people really over rated this I thought it was slow and boring!!
SUPERB.!
I thought it was very good. James Steward is great and I loved seeing a young George Peppard. Its long, but worth it.
This film is well worth seeing for the vast Western locations captured in breathtaking Cinerama -- best appreciated on a large screen TV with good sound system. Dynamic Debbie Reynolds bursts into your living room with lively song and dance. An Indian attack filmed in the spectacular Alabama Hills of California makes your heart pound as the widescreen view rises from pounding hooves to a sweeping overview of riders charging towards the camera. The final robbery sequence on a moving train in the Arizona desert is stunning, even by 2015 standards. A stunt person having been badly maimed under the train's wheels reminds us of the risks taken to bring us impressive action. Don't miss the Special Features disk describing the groundbreaking history of the impressive 3-camera Cinerama process, and challenges of filming.
I enjoyed this extravaganza for the smorgasbord of fine actors of half a century ago. Sure, it's corny. But I like corny (although I must admit I fast forwarded through most of Debbie Reynolds' musical portions -- ackk!). The premise is a little scattered, but it was a perfect movie for a snowy Sunday afternoon. Beautifully filmed with some tremendous stunts. I can't even begin to fathom the buffalo stampede in its original glorious Cinerama format. The experience truly must've taken one's breath away. Bonus documentary disc on Cinerama is absolutely fascinating.