The Kentuckian (1955) - film review

Drama / Western

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The Kentuckian is an American western first released in 1955, directed by Burt Lancaster. The film stars Burt Lancaster, Dianne Foster, Diana Lynn, John McIntire and Una Merkel. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Burt Lancaster
Script: Felix Holt, A.B. Guthrie Jr.
Music: Bernard Herrmann
Cast: Burt Lancaster (Elias Wakefield (Big Eli)), Dianne Foster (Hannah), Diana Lynn (Susie), John McIntire (Zack Wakefield), Una Merkel (Sophie Wakefield), John Carradine (Fletcher), John Litel (Pleasant Tuesday Babson), Rhys Williams (Constable), Edward Norris (Roulette Dealer), Walter Matthau (Stan Bodine), Donald MacDonald (Little Eli Wakefield), Clem Bevans (Pilot of the ’River Queen’), Lee Erikson (Luke Lester), Lisa Ferraday (Gambler), James Griffith (Riverboat gambler), Gil Harman (Frontiersman), Mitchell Kowall (Undetermined Role), Norman Leavitt (Frontiersman), Milicent Patrick, James Seay (Riveboat gambler), Douglas Spencer (Frome brother), Glenn Strange (Drunk frontiersman with whip), Paul Wexler (Frome brother), Whip Wilson (Frontiersman), Will Wright (John Decker (shopkeeper))
Country: USA
Language: English
Runtime: 104 min

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