Three Faces West (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1940 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1940, Three Faces West is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Bernard Vorhaus, running about 79 minutes. “What barrier mars the path of their destiny...the fulfillment of their right to happiness?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Der Wiener Chirurg Dr. Braun und seine Tochter Leni kommen als Flüchtlinge vor Hitler in eine Kleinstadt in North Dakota. Als die Winde der Dust Bowl die Stadt bedrohen, führt John Phillips die Einwohner in grünere Gefilde in Oregon. Er verliebt sich in Leni, aber sie ist mit dem Mann verlobt, der ihr und ihrem Vater bei der Flucht vor dem Dritten Reich geholfen hat. Sie muss sich zwischen den beiden Männern entscheiden.

Who’s in it. Three Faces West stars John Wayne as John Phillips, Sigrid Gurie as Leni 'Lenchen' Braun, Charles Coburn as Dr. Karl Braun and Spencer Charters as Dr. 'Nunk' Atterbury, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Three Faces West has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three Faces West page.

If you liked it. Fans of Three Faces West tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch Three Faces West (1940)?
In USA, Three Faces West is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Three Faces West worth watching?
Three Faces West holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Three Faces West?
Three Faces West stars John Wayne, Sigrid Gurie, Charles Coburn, Spencer Charters and Helen MacKellar.
When was Three Faces West released?
Three Faces West was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.