Utah Wagon Train (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film
Released in 1951, Utah Wagon Train is a western film directed by Philip Ford, running about 67 minutes. “A half-million in gold buried in a cave 100 years and a mad race across the forgotten California pioneer trail to find it” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rancher Rex Allen receives a summons from his uncle. an old time frontiersman, that he is in trouble. The uncle has been hired to lead a modern-day band of adventurers on a wagon train retracing the route taken by their ancestors 100 years ago. Before Rex can talk to his uncle, the uncle is murdered, and Rex sets out to find the killer and the motive by taking his uncle's place as the leader of the wagon train.
Who’s in it. Utah Wagon Train stars Rex Allen as Rex Allen, Koko as Koko, Rex Allen's Horse (as Koko the Miracle Horse of the Movies), Buddy Ebsen as 'Snooper' Trent and Penny Edwards as Nancy Bonner, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Utah Wagon Train page.
If you liked it. Fans of Utah Wagon Train tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Utah Wagon Train (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Utah Wagon Train change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Utah Wagon Train?
- Utah Wagon Train stars Rex Allen, Koko, Buddy Ebsen, Penny Edwards and Roy Barcroft.
- When was Utah Wagon Train released?
- Utah Wagon Train was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.