The Old West (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1952, The Old West is a western film directed by George Archainbaud, running about 61 minutes. “Gene makes a beachhead for a parson in the town that forgot GOD!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Doc Lockwood and his gang are trying to take away Autry's contract for supplying horses to the stagecoach line. Parson Brooks joins Autry in an effort to clean up the town of Sadderlock.
Who’s in it. The Old West stars Gene Autry as Gene Autry, Champion as Champ, Lyle Talbot as Doc Lockwood and Gail Davis as Arlie Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Old West has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Old West page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old West tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old West (1952)?
- In US, The Old West is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Old West worth watching?
- The Old West holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Old West?
- The Old West stars Gene Autry, Champion, Lyle Talbot, Gail Davis and Louis Jean Heydt.
- When was The Old West released?
- The Old West was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.