Movie
The Kentuckian
1955NR1h 44m5.8 / 10
Hunter...Frontiersman...Adventurer!
A frontiersman and his son fight to build a new home in Texas.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Kentuckian opened in theaters July 22, 1955. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
A frontiersman and his son fight to build a new home in Texas.
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More about The Kentuckian
Cast
Burt LancasterElias Wakefield
Dianne FosterHannah Bolen
Walter MatthauStan Bodine
Diana LynnSusie SpannDonald MacDonaldLittle Eli Wakefield
John McIntireZack Wakefield
Una MerkelSophie Wakefield
John CarradineZiby FletcherCredits
- Directed by
- Burt Lancaster
- Written by
- A.B. Guthrie Jr., Felix Holt
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
- Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Themes
frontiersmantexas