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The Kentuckian (1955)

 -  Drama | Western  -  7 August 1955 (Japan)
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A Kentucky widower bound for 1820's Texas with his young son is thwarted in his efforts by a corrupt constable, a long-standing family feud, and a beautiful indentured servant.

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Cast

Complete credited cast:
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Elias Wakefield (Big Eli)
Dianne Foster ...
Hannah Bolen
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Susie Spann
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Zack Wakefield
Una Merkel ...
Sophie Wakefield
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Fletcher
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Pleasant Tuesday Babson
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Constable
Edward Norris ...
Roulette Dealer
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Stan Bodine
Donald MacDonald ...
Little Eli Wakefield
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A frontiersman in 1820s Kentucky finds the area too civilized for his tastes, so he makes plans for he and his son to leave for the wild Texas country. However, he buys an indentured servant along the way, and her presence throws a monkey wrench into his plans. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com

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Hunter...Frontiersman...Adventurer!

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Drama | Western

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7 August 1955 (Japan)  »

Also Known As:

The Gabriel Horn  »

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(Western Electric Recording)

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(Technicolor)

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2.55 : 1
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Trivia

Final film of Whip Wilson. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Little Eli Wakefield: How long now, Pa? How many more days?
Elias Wakefield: We ain't much more than started!
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Referenced in Hollywood Remembers Walter Matthau (2001) See more »

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For Burt Fans, Isn't everyone?
24 April 2001 | by (Indianapolis) – See all my reviews

Lancaster's only directing role. A decent western with a twist or two, especially at the ending showdown, which features 10 dramatic seconds of feat that only Lancaster could make suspenseful.

How does a man defeat an armed enemy while standing opposite a 40 yard wide stream, and with no gun? The daring Lancaster meets this challenge with a surprising, brash dash. Check it out.


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