Plot — What is Man of the West about?
Heading east to Fort Worth to hire a schoolteacher for his frontier town home, Link Jones is stranded with singer Billie Ellis and gambler Sam Beasley when their train is held up. For shelter, Jones leads them to his nearby former home, where he was brought up an outlaw. Finding the gang still living in the shack, Jones pretends to be ready to return to a life crime.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Western |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 100 min |
| Audience Score | 66% (6.6/10, 247 votes) |
Man of the West — FAQ
Is Man of the West worth watching? Man of the West holds a 6.6/10 rating from 247 viewers. Heading east to Fort Worth to hire a schoolteacher for his frontier town home, Link Jones is stranded with singer Billie Ellis and gambler Sam Beasley when their train is held up. For shelter, Jones leads them to his nea
Who directed Man of the West? Directed by Anthony Mann.
Who is in the cast of Man of the West? It stars Gary Cooper, Julie London, Lee J. Cobb, Arthur O'Connell, Jack Lord, John Dehner and more.
Where can I stream Man of the West? You can stream Man of the West on MGM Plus Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Man of the West release? It released in 1958.
