Davy Crockett and the River Pirates(1956)
“THRILLING ADVENTURES...frontier giants join forces to challenge the might of the River Raiders.”
Overview
Davy Crockett and his sidekick Georgie compete against boastful Mike Fink ("King of the River") in a boat race to New Orleans. Later, Davy and Georgie, allied with Fink, battle a group of river pirates trying to pass themselves off as Native Americans.
Director
Norman Foster
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Cast
Fess Parker
as Davy Crockett
Buddy Ebsen
as George Russel
Jeff York
as Mike Fink
Kenneth Tobey
as Jocko
Clem Bevans
as Cap'n Cobb
Irvin Ashkenazy
as Moose
Mort Mills
as Sam Mason
Paul Newlan
as Big Harpe
Frank Richards
as Little Harpe
Troy Melton
as Hank
Hank Worden
as Fiddler
Walter Catlett
as Col. Plug
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956).
What is Davy Crockett and the River Pirates about?▼
Davy Crockett and his sidekick Georgie compete against boastful Mike Fink ("King of the River") in a boat race to New Orleans. Later, Davy and Georgie, allied with Fink, battle a group of river pirates trying to pass themselves off as Native Americans.
Who directed Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?▼
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates was directed by Norman Foster and released in 1956. It is a adventure, family, western film.
How long is Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?▼
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).
Who stars in Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?▼
The cast of Davy Crockett and the River Pirates includes Fess Parker as Davy Crockett, Buddy Ebsen as George Russel, Jeff York as Mike Fink, Kenneth Tobey as Jocko, Clem Bevans as Cap'n Cobb and more.
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