Westward Ho, The Wagons!

Westward Ho, The Wagons!

Walt Disney tells the real story of the fighting families who won the West !

NR 1956 · 90 min · ★ 5.8 · Adventure, Western

The pioneering trail to Oregon was littered with constant danger. Yet, the hope of the "promised land" keeps American families westward bound despite overwhelming odds. A calm, clear-thinking pioneer attempts to lead a wagon train through territory occupied by Pawnees and Sioux. Along the way, the hardy settlers face horse thieves, kidnappers, and unpredictable Indian attacks in their push to establish a new life in the rugged West.

Directed by William Beaudine · Written by Thomas W. Blackburn

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