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Union Pacific

1939 · 135 min · Director: Cecil B. DeMille

Union Pacific (1939) is a western drama, directed by Cecil B. DeMille. It stars Barbara Stanwyck and Joel McCrea. The 135-minute film holds an audience score of 6.7/10.

What Union Pacific Is About

One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstructing it. Chief troubleshooter Jeff Butler has his hands full fighting Barrows' agent, gambler Sid Campeau; Campeau's partner Dick Allen is Jeff's war buddy and rival suitor for engineer's daughter Molly Monahan. Who will survive the effort to push the railroad through at any cost?

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What is Union Pacific about?

One of the last bills signed by President Lincoln authorizes pushing the Union Pacific Railroad across the wilderness to California. But financial opportunist Asa Barrows hopes to profit from obstructing it.

Where can I watch Union Pacific?

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How long is Union Pacific?

Union Pacific runs for 135 minutes (2h 15m).

When did Union Pacific come out?

Union Pacific was released in 1939.

Who directed Union Pacific?

Union Pacific was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.

Who stars in Union Pacific?

Union Pacific stars Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Akim Tamiroff, Robert Preston.

What is Union Pacific's rating?

Union Pacific holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.

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