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Frontier Uprising (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film · ★ 4.8

Frontier Uprising poster

Released in 1961, Frontier Uprising is a western film directed by Edward L. Cahn, running about 68 minutes. “Attack on the Oregon Trail!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Not having heard that war has erupted between the U.S. and Mexico, a wagon train heads west, only to find itself threatened by the Mexicans who have teamed up with hostile Indians.

Who’s in it. Frontier Uprising stars Jim Davis as Jim Stockton, Nancy Hadley as Consuela, Ken Mayer as Beaver McBride and Nestor Paiva as Don Carlos Montalvo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Frontier Uprising has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frontier Uprising page.

If you liked it. Fans of Frontier Uprising 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 Frontier Uprising (1961)?
In US, Frontier Uprising is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Frontier Uprising worth watching?
Frontier Uprising holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Frontier Uprising?
Frontier Uprising stars Jim Davis, Nancy Hadley, Ken Mayer, Nestor Paiva and Don Kelly.
When was Frontier Uprising released?
Frontier Uprising was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.