The Westerner (1940)
The Westerner is a 1940 western movie directed by William Wyler, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Gary Cooper, Walter Brennan and Doris Davenport.
Drifter Cole Harden is accused of stealing a horse and faces hanging by self-appointed Judge Roy Bean, but Harden manages to talk his way out of it by claiming to be a friend of stage star Lillie Langtry, with whom the judge is obsessed, even though he has never met her. Tensions rise when Harden comes to the defense of a group of struggling homesteaders who Judge Bean is trying to drive away.
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What is The Westerner about?
Drifter Cole Harden is accused of stealing a horse and faces hanging by self-appointed Judge Roy Bean, but Harden manages to talk his way out of it by claiming to be a friend of stage star Lillie Langtry, with whom the judge is obsessed, even though he has never met her. Tensions rise when Harden comes to the defense of a group of struggling homesteaders who Judge Bean is trying to drive away.
When was The Westerner released?
The Westerner was released on 18 September 1940.
How long is The Westerner?
The Westerner runs 1h 40m.
Who made The Westerner?
The Westerner was directed by William Wyler.
Where can I watch The Westerner?
The Westerner is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy and Plex.
Where to watch The Westerner
Stream: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video
Cast
- Gary Cooper as Cole Harden
- Walter Brennan as Judge Roy Bean
- Doris Davenport as Jane Ellen Mathews
- Fred Stone as Caliphet Mathews
- Forrest Tucker as Wade Harper
- Paul Hurst as Chickenfoot
- Chill Wills as Southeast
- Lilian Bond as Lily Langtry
- Dana Andrews as Hod Johnson
- Charles Halton as Mort Borrow
- Trevor Bardette as Shad Wilkins
- Tom Tyler as King Evans