The Oregon Trail(1959)
When the cry of a frontier on the move was '54-40 or fight' !
The Oregon Trail Synopsis
In 1846, a reporter for the New York Herald joins a wagon train bound for the Oregon Territory. He hopes to confirm a rumor that President Polk is sending in soldiers disguised as settlers in order to strengthen American claims to the Territory.
The Oregon Trail (1959) is a western film directed by Gene Fowler Jr., released on August 31, 1959 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Fred MacMurray, William Bishop, Nina Shipman and Gloria Talbott. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Gene Fowler Jr.
- Writers:
- Louis Vittes, Gene Fowler Jr., Louis Vittes
- Production:
- Associated Producers (API), 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
The Oregon Trail Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fred MacMurray
as Neal Harris
William Bishop
as Captain George Wayne
Nina Shipman
as Prudence Cooper
Gloria Talbott
as Shona Hastings
Henry Hull
as George Seton
John Carradine
as Zachariah Garrison
John Dierkes
as Gabe Hastings
- Roxene Wells
Roxene Wells
as Flossie Shoemaker
Elizabeth Patterson
as Maria Cooper
- Gene N. Fowler
Gene N. Fowler
as Richard Cooper
James Bell
as Jeremiah Cooper
- John Slosser
John Slosser
as Johnny
Key crew
Directed by Gene Fowler Jr., written by Louis Vittes, Gene Fowler Jr. and Louis Vittes.
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The Oregon Trail Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 19 ratings.
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The Oregon Trail – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Oregon Trail online?
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Who stars in The Oregon Trail?
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The main cast of The Oregon Trail (1959) includes Fred MacMurray, William Bishop, Nina Shipman, Gloria Talbott and Henry Hull. The film was directed by Gene Fowler Jr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Oregon Trail released?
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The Oregon Trail was released on August 31, 1959 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is The Oregon Trail worth watching?
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The Oregon Trail (1959) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.