Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier poster

Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier( 1955)

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Overview

Legends (and myths) from the life of famed American frontiersman Davy Crockett are depicted in this feature film edited from television episodes. Crockett and his friend George Russel fight in the Creek Indian War. Then Crockett is elected to Congress and brings his rough-hewn ways to the House of Representatives. Finally, Crockett and Russell journey to Texas and the last stand at the Alamo.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Fess Parker

      Davy Crockett

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      Hans Conried

      Thimblerig

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      Buddy Ebsen

      George Russel

    4. cast image

      Basil Ruysdael

      Gen. / President Andrew Jackson

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      William Bakewell

      Maj. Tobias Norton

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      Kenneth Tobey

      Col. Jim Bowie

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      Don Megowan

      Col. William Travis

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      Helene Stanley

      Polly Crockett

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      Mike Mazurki

      Bigfoot Mason

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Mon Nov 14 2022
    All six foot six inches of Fess Parker epitomises well one of the heroes of the fledging United States in this episodic retelling of his rise from frontiersman battling Indians and unscrupulous settlers through his time in Congress to his final ill-fated stance at the Alamo. I can't vouch, much, for any historical authenticity - it is just a Disney film that celebrates the legend of the man, and his long-time sidekick George Russel (Buddy Ebden) with a catchy theme song and lots of action scenes. It has twinges of a social conscience - using Crockett as a conduit for the principles of fairness,...

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    Videos 1Backdrops 7Posters 25

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    2150000.00

    Revenue

    -

    Keywords

    • frontiersman