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The Kentuckian

A father-son duo faces numerous obstacles as they embark on a perilous journey from Kentucky to 1820's Texas, encountering a deceitful lawman, a longstanding family rivalry, and a captivating indentured servant along the way.

A poignant tale of a single father's struggle to balance his son's needs with his own temptations, set against a backdrop of rugged frontier life.

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Main Cast

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterElias Wakefield
Dianne FosterDianne FosterHannah Bolen
Walter MatthauWalter MatthauStan Bodine
Diana LynnDiana LynnSusie Spann
Donald MacDonaldDonald MacDonaldLittle Eli Wakefield
John McIntireJohn McIntireZack Wakefield
Una MerkelUna MerkelSophie Wakefield
John CarradineJohn CarradineZiby Fletcher
John LitelJohn LitelPleasant Tuesday Babson
Rhys WilliamsRhys WilliamsConstable
Edward NorrisEdward NorrisRoulette Dealer
Will WrightWill WrightJohn Decker (uncredited)
Douglas SpencerDouglas SpencerFrome Brother (uncredited)
Paul WexlerPaul WexlerFrome Brother (uncredited)
Clem BevansClem BevansRiverboat Captain (uncredited)

Creators

Burt LancasterBurt LancasterDirector
A.B. Guthrie Jr.A.B. Guthrie Jr.Screenplay
Felix HoltFelix HoltNovel

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The Kentuckian (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

The Kentuckian (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about The Kentuckian

Studio(s): Hecht-Lancaster Productions, United Artists

Originally Released: United States, Jul 22, 1955

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Western

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