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Release Date: November 02, 1962
Runtime: 164 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (2)
Genres:
Western
Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $76,729
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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88%
Tomatometer
56
56/100
Metacritic
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7.0/10
TMDB
481 votes
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7.1/10
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25,386 votes
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How the West Was Won

1962

"Destiny rides the horizon, legends are born."

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Western 164 min 7.1/10

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Box Office

Budget: $15,000,000
Revenue: $76,729
Profit -$-14,923,271
ROI -99.5%

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How the West Was Won is directed by John Ford, Henry Hathaway .

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Trivia & Fun Facts about How the West Was Won

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  • The soundtrack of the film includes a memorable theme song that encapsulates the adventurous spirit of the American frontier, contributing to the film's lasting legacy in popular culture.

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  • During the film's production, actors were often required to perform their own stunts, leading to several injuries on set, particularly during the intense battle scenes.

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  • Carroll Baker, who played the character of Eve, was chosen for her role partly due to her previous experience in Westerns, which helped her adapt to the film's demanding physicality.

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  • In one scene, a character is shown wearing a wristwatch that was not invented until the 20th century, which is a notable anachronism given the film's historical setting.

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  • The film features a notable collaboration between directors John Ford and George Marshall, both of whom contributed to defining the Western genre in American cinema.

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