The Big Trail (1930)
The Big Trail (1930) is a pre-code Western movie based on true story, written by Hal G. Evarts and directed by Raoul Walsh. The movie stars John Wayne, Marguerite Churchill, and El Brendel in the leading roles. This movie was one of the first widescreen cinemas produced in American movie history. This was cited as ‘culturally and historically significant’ by the US Library of Congress in the year 2006.
The movie was set in the 1840s, where Breck Coleman (John Wayne) leads a wagon train across the Oregon Trail. He leads the group through the wild conditions of the West and the attacks of the Indians. It was said that Director Walsh went to large extents to make it accurate and he took more than 4000 animals, 700 natives from all five tribes, and nearly 185 different wagons.
10 Western Movies That Are Accurate To Real-Life History
Movies can be cited as the best mediums to portray, be it art, emotions, drama, history, or even a fantasy world. As the technology advancements take place every year, so does the movie making and its ability to give a better experience. Movies are the best way to show the imaginary world, as it combines both audio and video. However, it is equally important to note that, movies prove time-to-time its accuracy in showing the history of humans. Whether it is about a war between two countries or a love story between a king and a queen, filmmakers strive their best to give a greater and more accurate visual experience. In this article, we are going to look into 10 such Western movies based on a true story. We will also see about the cast, crew, and more important details of those movies.
Table of Content
- 10 Western Movies Based on True Stories
- 1. Cimarron (1931)
- 2. Brigham Young (1940)
- 3. The Covered Wagon (1923)
- 4. The Culpepper Cattle Co. (1972)
- 5. The Iron Horse (1924)
- 6. Young Guns (1988)
- 7. Heavens Gate (1980)
- 8. The Big Trail (1930)
- 9. Arizona (1940)
- 10. The Assassination of Jesse James by the coward Robert Ford (2007)
- Conclusion