Four Faces West (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1948, Four Faces West is a western film directed by Alfred E. Green, running about 89 minutes. “THE STRANGEST DESPARDO THE WEST HAS EVER KNOWN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Cowboy Ross McEwen arrives in town. He asks the banker for a loan of $2000. When the banker asks about securing a loan that large, McEwen shows him his six-gun collateral. The banker hands over the money in exchange for an I.O.U., signed "Jefferson Davis". McEwen rides out of town and catches a train, but not before being bitten by a rattler. On the train, a nurse, Miss Hollister, tends to his wound. A posse searches the train, but McEwen manages to escape notice. However a mysterious Mexican has taken note of the cowboy, and that loudmouthed brat is still nosing around. Who will be the first to claim the reward for the robber's capture?
Who’s in it. Four Faces West stars Joel McCrea as Ross McEwen, Frances Dee as Fay Hollister, Charles Bickford as Pat Garrett and Joseph Calleia as Monte Marquez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Four Faces 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 Four Faces West page.
If you liked it. Fans of Four Faces 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 Four Faces West (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Four Faces West change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Four Faces West worth watching?
- Four Faces West holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Four Faces West?
- Four Faces West stars Joel McCrea, Frances Dee, Charles Bickford, Joseph Calleia and William Conrad.
- When was Four Faces West released?
- Four Faces West was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.