Westbound (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1959, Westbound is a western film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 69 minutes. “Hellbound for Vengeance for the Flaming Redhead Who Betrayed Him!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As the Civil War spills our nation’s blood, Capt. John Hayes (Randolph Scott) fights on a vital but little-known battlefront. He aims to ship gold to Union banks through a small Colorado town, defying Southern sympathizers who aim to stop him. At any cost. As chiseled and bone-lean as its star, Westbound is the sixth of seven Westerns Scott made with director Budd Boetticher, films that – along with the James Stewart-Anthony Mann Westerns – helped remake the genre in the 50s, substituting grit and veracity for white-hat heroics.
Who’s in it. Westbound stars Randolph Scott as Capt. John Hayes, Virginia Mayo as Norma Putnam, Karen Steele as Jeanie Miller and Michael Dante as Rod Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Westbound has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Westbound page.
If you liked it. Fans of Westbound 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 Westbound (1959)?
- In US, Westbound is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Westbound worth watching?
- Westbound holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Westbound?
- Westbound stars Randolph Scott, Virginia Mayo, Karen Steele, Michael Dante and Andrew Duggan.
- When was Westbound released?
- Westbound was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 69 minutes.