The Way West (1967) featured a cast of 39 tracked actors. Of these, 5 (15%) are still alive today and 28 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Katherine Justice, age 83. This film starred Kirk Douglas and Robert Mitchum.
15% still with us· verified cast13% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 15% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 79.7 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast39 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1967 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kirk Douglas Sen. William J. Tadlock | Sen. William J. Tadlock | Deceased | 09/12/1916 | 103 | 05/02/2020 | 51 |
 Robert Mitchum Dick Summers | Dick Summers | Deceased | 06/08/1917 | 79 | 01/07/1997 | 50 |
 Richard Widmark Lije Evans | Lije Evans | Deceased | 26/12/1914 | 93 | 24/03/2008 | 53 |
 Lola Albright Rebecca 'Becky' Evans | Rebecca 'Becky' Evans | Deceased | 20/07/1924 | 92 | 23/03/2017 | 43 |
 Jack Elam Preacher Weatherby | Preacher Weatherby | Deceased | 13/11/1920 | 82 | 20/10/2003 | 47 |
 Stubby Kaye Sam Fairman | Sam Fairman | Deceased | 11/11/1918 | 79 | 14/12/1997 | 49 |
 Michael McGreevey Brownie Evans | Brownie Evans | Living | 07/02/1948 | 78 | — | 19 |
 Harry Carey, Jr. Mr. McBee | Mr. McBee | Deceased | 16/05/1921 | 91 | 27/12/2012 | 46 |
 Connie Sawyer Mrs. McBee | Mrs. McBee | Deceased | 27/11/1912 | 105 | 22/01/2018 | 55 |
 Michael Witney Johnnie Mack | Johnnie Mack | Deceased | 21/11/1931 | 52 | 30/11/1983 | 36 |
 William Lundigan Michael Moynihan | Michael Moynihan | Deceased | 12/06/1914 | 61 | 20/12/1975 | 53 |
 Elisabeth Fraser Mrs. Fairman | Mrs. Fairman | Deceased | 08/01/1920 | 85 | 05/05/2005 | 47 |
 John Mitchum Little Henry | Little Henry | Deceased | 06/09/1919 | 82 | 29/11/2001 | 48 |
 Patric Knowles Captain Grant | Captain Grant | Deceased | 11/11/1911 | 84 | 23/12/1995 | 56 |
 Hal Lynch Big Henry | Big Henry | Deceased | 13/11/1927 | 78 | 05/10/2006 | 40 |
 Timothy Scott Middle Henry | Middle Henry | Deceased | 20/07/1937 | 57 | 14/06/1995 | 30 |
 Roy Glenn Saunders | Saunders | Deceased | 03/06/1914 | 56 | 12/03/1971 | 53 |
 Paul Lukather Mr. Turley | Mr. Turley | Deceased | 24/08/1926 | 88 | 09/10/2014 | 41 |
 Stefan Arngrim William J. Tadlock Jr. | William J. Tadlock Jr. | Living | 23/12/1955 | 70 | — | 12 |
 Roy Barcroft Mr. Masters | Mr. Masters | Deceased | 07/09/1902 | 67 | 28/11/1969 | 65 |
 Eve McVeagh Mrs. Masters | Mrs. Masters | Deceased | 15/07/1919 | 78 | 10/12/1997 | 48 |
 Peggy Stewart Mrs. Turley | Mrs. Turley | Deceased | 05/06/1923 | 95 | 29/05/2019 | 44 |
Anne Barton Mrs. Moynihan | Mrs. Moynihan | Deceased | 20/03/1924 | 76 | 27/11/2000 | 43 |
 Nick Cravat Calvelli | Calvelli | Deceased | 11/01/1912 | 82 | 29/01/1994 | 55 |
 Michael Keep Indian Brave | Indian Brave | Deceased | 15/12/1922 | 84 | 27/11/2007 | 45 |
 Mike Lane Sioux Chief (as Michael Lane) | Sioux Chief (as Michael Lane) | Deceased | 06/01/1933 | 82 | 01/06/2015 | 34 |
 Sally Field Mercy McBee | Mercy McBee | Living | 06/11/1946 | 79 | — | 21 |
 Katherine Justice Amanda Mack | Amanda Mack | Living | 28/10/1942 | 83 | — | 25 |
 Paul Wexler Barber (uncredited) | Barber (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Jack Coffer Cattleman (uncredited) | Cattleman (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Everett Creach Cattleman (uncredited) | Cattleman (uncredited) | Deceased | 24/12/1933 | 60 | 10/11/1994 | 34 |
 Sam Elliott Missouri Townsman (uncredited) | Missouri Townsman (uncredited) | Living | 09/08/1944 | 82 | — | 23 |
Clarke Gordon Caleb Greenwood (uncredited) | Caleb Greenwood (uncredited) | Deceased | 21/04/1918 | 86 | 26/12/2004 | 49 |
Hollis Hill Bagpiper at Fort Hall (uncredited) | Bagpiper at Fort Hall (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Eddie Little Sky Sioux Warrior (uncredited) | Sioux Warrior (uncredited) | Deceased | 15/08/1926 | 71 | 05/09/1997 | 41 |
Gary Morris Paw-Kee Mah (uncredited) | Paw-Kee Mah (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Mitchell Schollars Indian Boy (uncredited) | Indian Boy (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Hector Smith Bagpiper at Fort Hall (uncredited) | Bagpiper at Fort Hall (uncredited) | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Rex Trailer Cowboy Asking About Bethel Bartholomew (uncredited) | Cowboy Asking About Bethel Bartholomew (uncredited) | Deceased | 16/09/1928 | 84 | 09/01/2013 | 39 |