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Westworld (1973)

โ€œBoy, have we got a vacation for you...โ€

6.8/10 ยท 1,528 votes 1h 29m pg AdventureScience-fictionWestern

#28 of 30 films from 1973 #741 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Michael Crichton ยท Written by Michael Crichton

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Overview

Delos is a futuristic amusement park that features themed worlds populated by human-like androids. After two patrons have a run-in with a menacing gunslinger in West World, the androids at Delos all begin to malfunction, causing havoc throughout the park.

Cast

Yul Brynneras The Gunslinger
Richard Benjaminas Peter Martin
James Brolinas John Blane
Norman Bartoldas Medieval Knight
Alan Oppenheimeras Chief Supervisor
Victoria Shawas Medieval Queen
Dick Van Pattenas Banker
Linda Gaye Scottas Arlette
Steve Frankenas Technican
Michael T. Mikleras Black Knight
Terry Wilsonas Sheriff
Majel Barrettas Miss Carrie
Anne Randallas Daphne
Julie Marcusas Girl in Dungeon

Facts

Release dateAugust 15, 1973
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 1973 average of 110 min
GenresAdventure, Science-fiction, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$1,200,000
Box office$10,000,000 (8.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0070909

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Questions

How long is Westworld?
Westworld runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Westworld worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,528 votes, which places it #28 of 30 films released in 1973 in this index (top 10%) and #741 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed Westworld?
Westworld was directed by Michael Crichton.
Who stars in Westworld?
Yul Brynner as The Gunslinger; Richard Benjamin as Peter Martin; James Brolin as John Blane; Norman Bartold as Medieval Knight; Alan Oppenheimer as Chief Supervisor; Victoria Shaw as Medieval Queen.
What is Westworld rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Westworld?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/22820.

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