Movie: This Is the West That Was

Top 10 Billed Cast

Ben Murphy
Ben Murphy

Wild Bill Hickok

Kim Darby
Kim Darby

Calamity Jane

Jane Alexander
Jane Alexander

Sarah Shaw

Anthony Franciosa
Anthony Franciosa

J.W. McCanles

Stuart Margolin
Stuart Margolin

Blind Pete

Stefan Gierasch
Stefan Gierasch

Carmedly

Matt Clark
Matt Clark

Buffalo Bill Cody

Bill McKinney
Bill McKinney

Drago Wellman

Lance LeGault
Lance LeGault

Hearts

Roger Robinson
Roger Robinson

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  • Overview

    A lighthearted look at the saga of Wild Bill Hickok and his relationship with Calamity Jane as he is targeted for revenge by some tough gunfighters.

  • Release Date

    1974-12-17

  • Average

    9

  • Rating:

    4.5 starts
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  • Languages:

    English

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