The Wild Westerners (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1962, The Wild Westerners is a western film directed by Oscar Rudolph, running about 75 minutes. “Action! Thrills! Color!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sheriff Plummer and his men are using their badges to easily rob gold shipments and kill the drivers. Marshal McDowell and his men are looking for the killers. They catch one who is murdered to keep from talking but his killer is identified as Plummer's Deputy. Plummer is still not suspected when McDowell's wife is kidnaped and the outlaws demand the big gold shipment be sent unguarded. So McDowell heads out alone to face the gang with a load of gunpowder instead of gold and only a few trusted Deputies nearby.
Who’s in it. The Wild Westerners stars James Philbrook as Jim McDowell, Nancy Kovack as Rose Sharon, Duane Eddy as Clint Fallon and Guy Mitchell as Johnny Silver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Wild Westerners has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Westerners page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Westerners 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 Wild Westerners (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wild Westerners change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wild Westerners worth watching?
- The Wild Westerners holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wild Westerners?
- The Wild Westerners stars James Philbrook, Nancy Kovack, Duane Eddy, Guy Mitchell and Hugh Sanders.
- When was The Wild Westerners released?
- The Wild Westerners was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.