

Man of the West
1958, English. Directed by Anthony Mann.
IN THE ROLE THAT FITS HIM LIKE A GUN FITS A HOLSTER! GARY COOPER as the MAN OF THE WEST
Heading east to Fort Worth to hire a schoolteacher for his frontier town home, Link Jones is stranded with singer Billie Ellis and gambler Sam Beasley when their train is held up. For shelter, Jones leads them to his nearby former home, where he was brought up an outlaw. Finding the gang still living in the shack, Jones pretends to be ready to return to a life crime.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 253 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Man of the West
Man of the West isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online.
Cast & crew
- Anthony MannDirector
- Gary CooperLink Jones
- Julie LondonBillie Ellis
- Lee J. CobbDock Tobin
- Arthur O'ConnellSam Beasley
- Jack LordCoaley
- John DehnerClaude Tobin
- Royal DanoTrout
- Robert J. WilkePonch
- Joe DominguezMexican Man (uncredited)
- Dick ElliottWillie (uncredited)
- Frank FergusonCrosscut Marshal (uncredited)
- Herman HackTrain Passenger (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Reginald Rose
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Man of the West: quick answers
Is Man of the West worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 253 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Man of the West?
Man of the West runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Man of the West have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Man of the West. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Man of the West parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Man of the West on?
Man of the West isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Man of the West?
If you liked Man of the West, try Colorado Territory, Cat Ballou, The Grey Fox.
Who directed Man of the West?
Man of the West (1958) was directed by Anthony Mann and stars Gary Cooper, Julie London, Lee J. Cobb.