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Release Year1974
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWestern, TV Movie
Votes1
DirectorFielder Cook
WritersSam Rolfe
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThis Is the West That Was
About This Is the West That Was
A lighthearted look at the saga of Wild Bill Hickok and his relationship with Calamity Jane as he is targeted for revenge by some tough gunfighters.
Directed by Fielder Cook, This Is the West That Was leans on a strong ensemble — Ben Murphy, Kim Darby, Jane Alexander — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1974.
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