---
title: "Western von gestern"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/western-von-gestern-1978"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 40955
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 155
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Western von gestern (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/western-von-gestern-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Western von gestern is a television series first released in 1978. Catalogued under Western. Produced and broadcast by ZDF. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 155 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover Western von gestern, a German television series featuring rare western genre films."

### Why Watch
- Features rare western genre films
- Originals from the thirties and forties adapted for television

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited detailed episode information is available in standard sources
- Tone & Suitability: The series features western genre content adapted from originals dating back to the thirties and forties.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: western, anthology, classic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/western-von-gestern-1978#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Noah Beery** as *J. A. Marsden*
- **Helen Christian** as *Joyce Andrews*
- **Reed Howes** as *Philip Andrews*
- **John Carroll** as *James Vega / Zorro*
- **John Wayne** as *John Wyatt aka John Allen*
- **Bob Kortman** as *Trellinger, Handlanger*
- **Edmund Cobb** as *2. Bombenleger*
- **Brooks Benedict** as *Starcroft, Marsdens Gehilfe*
- **Duncan Renaldo** as *Renaldo*
- **Richard Alexander** as *Brad Dace / El Lobo*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Western von gestern?
It is a German television series that serves as an anthology of rare western genre films.

### Q: When was Western von gestern released?
The series is from 1978.

### Q: What are the origins of the featured films?
The originals are from the thirties and forties and were adapted for German television.

### Q: Who are some of the cast members listed for the series?
Cast members include Noah Beery, J. A. Marsden, Helen Christian, and Joyce Andrews.

### Q: How many episodes are associated with the series cast data in the provided sources?
The provided sources note three episodes for certain cast members.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Western von gestern — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/40955)
- [Western von gestern (1978) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4476365-western-von-gestern)
- [Western von gestern (1978–1986) | SerialZone.cz](https://www.serialzone.cz/serial/western-von-gestern/)
- [Ein Mann von gestern (1980) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/139146-ein-mann-von-gestern/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*