How the West Was Won [Special Edition] [3 Discs]

How the West Was Won [Special Edition] [3 Discs]

Director: John Ford, Henry Hathaway, Richard Thorpe, George C. Marshall, George Marshall
Cast: Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
, George Peppard
George Peppard
, Carroll Baker
Carroll Baker
, James Stewart
James Stewart
, Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck
How the West Was Won [Special Edition] [3 Discs]

How the West Was Won [Special Edition] [3 Discs]

Director: John Ford, Henry Hathaway, Richard Thorpe, George C. Marshall, George Marshall
Cast: Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds
, George Peppard
George Peppard
, Carroll Baker
Carroll Baker
, James Stewart
James Stewart
, Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck

DVD (2-Disc Special Edition / Wide Screen / Restored)

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Overview

Filmed in panoramic Cinerama, this star-studded, epic Western adventure is a true cinematic classic. Three legendary directors (Henry Hathaway, John Ford and George Marshall) combine their skills to tell the story of three families and their travels from the Erie Canal to California between 1839 and 1889. Spencer Tracy narrates the film, which cost an estimated $15 million to complete. Westward expansion shows scenes of the Indian's sorrow, the white man's greed, river pirates, outlaws, lawmen, and life and death on the Western plains. Dozens of marquee names worked with over 12,000 extras, 630 horses, hundreds of horse drawn wagons, and a stampede of 2,000 buffalo. The human cost of the concept of Manifest Destiny is revealed in all its colorful and violent glory. How the West Was Won garnered three Oscars, for screenplay, film editing, and sound production.

Product Details

Release Date: 11/08/2011
UPC: 0012569799714
Original Release: 1962
Rating: G
Source: Warner Home Video
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language: English
Time: 2:44:00
Sales rank: 12,579

Special Features

Discs 1 and 2: ; Commentary by filmmaker David Strohmaier, director of cinerama, Inc. John Sittig, film historian Rudy Behlmer, music historian Jon Burlingame and stuntman Loren James; Theatrical trailer; ; Disc 3: ; Cinerama Adventure: Comprehensive documentary about the revolutionary movie exhibition process

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Debbie Reynolds Lilith Prescott
George Peppard Zeb Rawlings
Carroll Baker Eve Prescott
James Stewart Linus Rawlings,Linus Rawlings
Gregory Peck Cleve Van Valen
Richard Widmark Mike King
Henry Fonda Jethro Stuart
Robert Preston Roger Morgan
Karl Malden Zebulon Prescott
Thelma Ritter Agatha Clegg
Carolyn Jones Julie Rawlings
Agnes Moorehead Rebecca Prescott
Eli Wallach Charlie Gant
John Wayne General Sherman
Lee J. Cobb Lou Ramsey
Brigid Bazlen Dora Hawkins
Walter Brennan Col. Hawkins
David Brian Attorney
Andy Devine Cpl. Peterson
Raymond Massey Abraham Lincoln
Harry Morgan Gen. Ulysses S. Grant,Stunts,Stunts
Mickey Shaughnessy Deputy Marshall
Russ Tamblyn Reb Soldier
Tudor Owen Scotsman
Barry Harvey His Son
Jamie Ross His Son
Willis Bouchey Surgeon,Surgeon
Kim Charney Sam Prescott
Bryan Russell Zeke Prescott
Claude Johnson Jeremiah Rawlings
Jerry Holmes Railroad Clerk
Rodolfo Acosta Desperado,Gant gang member
Chief Weasel Indian
Red Cloud Indian
Ben Black Elk Indian
Mark Allen Colin
Lee Van Cleef Marty
Charlie Briggs Barker
Jay C. Flippen Huggins
Clinton Sundberg Hylan Seabury
James Griffith Gambler
Walter Burke Gambler
Joe Sawyer Ship's Officer
John Larch Grimes
Jack Pennick Cpl. Murphy
Craig Duncan James Marshall
Paul Bryar Auctioneer's Assistant
Kem Curtis Ben, Union Corporal,Cpl. Ben
Walter Reed Union Soldier
Carleton Young Union Soldier
Harry Dean Stanton Outlaw
Karl Swenson Train Conductor
Jack Lambert Gant Henchman
Christopher Dark Poker Player
Gene Roth Riverboat Poker Player
J. Edward McKinley Auctioneer
William Henry Staff Officer
Ken Dibbs Blacksmith,Blacksmith
Red Perkins Union Soldier,Henchman
John Damler Lawyer
Robert Nash Lawyer
Saul Gorss Henchman
Roy Jenson Henchman
Victor Romito Henchman
Harvey Parry Henchman
Beulah Archuletta Indian Woman
Chuck Roberson Officer
Spencer Tracy Narrator,Narrator
Robert Banas Dance Hall Dancer
Polly Burson Stock Player
Harry Monty Uncredited
Alfred Newman Composer
Ken Darby Composer

Technical Credits
James Webb Screenwriter,Screenwriter
Bernard Smith Producer
Robert R. Hoag Special Effects
A. Arnold Gillespie Special Effects
John Gay Screenwriter
Rick Arnold Stunts
Loren Janes Stunts

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- How the West Was Won: The Movie - Part I
1. Overture [4:30]
2. Credits [3:08]
3. Westward Expansion [3:20]
4. The Prescotts [4:24]
5. Linus Rawlings [4:26]
6. Kissed Permanent [5:32]
7. Carved Sentiments [2:29]
8. Cave-Dwelling Varmints [4:47]
9. I'll See You Burn [5:55]
10. Rapids Ahead [4:33]
11. Strong-Minded Woman [5:04]
12. Lily's Goldmine [5:07]
13. Alone and Single [4:46]
14. Hired Man [5:34]
15. Raise a Ruckus Tonight [2:02]
16. Morgan's Proposal [2:14]
17. Cheyenne Attack [4:44]
18. Brooks Claim [3:04]
19. What Was Your Name in the States? [1:04]
20. Second Time Around [3:09]
21. A Home in the Meadow [3:55]
22. Intermission [:40]
Disc #2 -- How the West Was Won: The Movie - Part II
23. Entr'acte [4:41]
24. Zeb Off to War [7:43]
25. The Deserters [4:57]
26. Sherman and Grant [3:07]
27. Homecoming and Going [5:44]
28. Railroad Troubles [3:36]
29. The Peacekeepers [4:08]
30. White Lies [6:18]
31. Buffalo Stampede [5:15]
32. Climb a Higher Hill [2:38]
33. Lily's Hard Times [3:16]
34. Gold City Arrivals [4:19]
35. One of These Days [4:51]
36. Duty-Bound [3:59]
37. Gold Train Gunfight [4:22]
38. Lethally Loose Cargo [3:12]
39. A Home in the Meadow (2) [1:59]
40. Western Landscapes [2:59]
41. Exit Music [2:39]
Disc #3 -- How the West Was Won: The Movie - Special Features
1. Introduction [5:23]
2. In the Picture [5:08]
3. Waller's Vision [4:53]
4. Gunnery Trainer [3:49]
5. Thomas, Reeves, Todd and Cooper [6:31]
6. Widescreen Catalyst [5:07]
7. Stereophonic Sound [3:29]
8. Marketing and PR [4:36]
9. World Ambassador [5:47]
10. Mantz at the Wheel [5:33]
11. Volcanic Activity [4:46]
12. Cameraman [3:59]
13. Tragedy in Paradise [6:32]
14. High Adventure [4:23]
15. Cinerama Convoy [4:53]
16. How the West Was Won [9:23]
17. Exhibition [4:52]
18. Legacy [2:31]
19. End Credits [5:03]
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