The Gal Who Took the West (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1949, The Gal Who Took the West is an action, comedy, romance and western film directed by Frederick de Cordova, running about 84 minutes. “ROARING STORY OF THE WEST'S WILDEST FEUD...and the GAL who split an empire wide open!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In order to gain passage to the West, a woman poses as an opera singer, and causes a feud between two cousins.
Who’s in it. The Gal Who Took the West stars Yvonne De Carlo as Linda Marlowe, Charles Coburn as General Michael O'Hara, Scott Brady as Lee O'Hara and John Russell as Grant O'Hara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Gal Who Took the West has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gal Who Took the West page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gal Who Took the West tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gal Who Took the West (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gal Who Took the West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gal Who Took the West worth watching?
- The Gal Who Took the West holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gal Who Took the West?
- The Gal Who Took the West stars Yvonne De Carlo, Charles Coburn, Scott Brady, John Russell and Myrna Dell.
- When was The Gal Who Took the West released?
- The Gal Who Took the West was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.