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The Way West 1967

Leading a wagon train from Missouri to Oregon, Senator William J. Tadlock and seasoned scout Dick Summers face ambition and hardship on the harsh frontier. Their journey is complicated by a tragic accident – the unintentional killing of a Sioux chief’s son. This event sparks a dangerous conflict, forcing the group to confront not only the perils of the land but also the consequences of their actions and the threat to their survival.

Leading a wagon train from Missouri to Oregon, Senator William J. Tadlock and seasoned scout Dick Summers face ambition and hardship on the harsh frontier. Their journey is complicated by a tragic accident – the unintentional killing of a Sioux chief’s son. This event sparks a dangerous conflict, forcing the group to confront not only the perils of the land but also the consequences of their actions and the threat to their survival.

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6.2 /10

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