The Fighting Kentuckian
"ROUGHER, TOUGHER, MORE ROMANTIC THAN EVER!"
Originally released in 1949. The Fighting Kentuckian is a western/romance film. directed by George Waggner.
Starring John Wayne, Vera Ralston, and Philip Dorn
Synopsis
John Breen (John Wayne), a Kentucky militiaman falls in love with French exile Fleurette De Marchand (Vera Ralston). He discovers a plot to steal the land that Fleurette's exiles plan to settle on and aims to foil it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 15, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (63 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Wayne
as John Breen
Vera Ralston
as Fleurette De Marchand
Philip Dorn
as Col. Georges Geraud
Oliver Hardy
as Willie Paine
Marie Windsor
as Ann Logan
John Howard
as Blake Randolph
Hugo Haas
as Gen. Paul De Marchand
Grant Withers
as George Hayden
Odette Myrtil
as Madame De Marchand
Paul Fix
as Beau Merritt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Republic Pictures
- John Wayne Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fighting Kentuckian about?
John Breen (John Wayne), a Kentucky militiaman falls in love with French exile Fleurette De Marchand (Vera Ralston). He discovers a plot to steal the land that Fleurette's exiles plan to settle on ...
Who directed The Fighting Kentuckian?
The Fighting Kentuckian was directed by George Waggner.
How long is The Fighting Kentuckian?
The Fighting Kentuckian has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Fighting Kentuckian released?
The Fighting Kentuckian was released on September 15, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fighting Kentuckian?
The main cast of The Fighting Kentuckian includes John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Philip Dorn, Oliver Hardy, Marie Windsor.