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.
Director
Norman Foster
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Budget
$2M
Cast
Fess Parker
as Davy Crockett
Buddy Ebsen
as George Russel
Basil Ruysdael
as Gen. / President Andrew Jackson
Hans Conried
as Thimblerig
William Bakewell
as Maj. Tobias Norton
Kenneth Tobey
as Col. Jim Bowie
Pat Hogan
as Chief Red Stick
Helene Stanley
as Polly Crockett
Don Megowan
as Col. William Travis
Mike Mazurki
as Bigfoot Mason
Nick Cravat
as Busted Luck
Hank Worden
as Cave Bar Patron (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955).
What is Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier about?▼
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.
Who directed Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?▼
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier was directed by Norman Foster and released in 1955. It is a adventure, family, western film.
How long is Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?▼
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?▼
The cast of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier includes Fess Parker as Davy Crockett, Buddy Ebsen as George Russel, Basil Ruysdael as Gen. / President Andrew Jackson, Hans Conried as Thimblerig, William Bakewell as Maj. Tobias Norton and more.
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