Cast
Burt Lancaster
as Elias Wakefield
Dianne Foster
as Hannah Bolen
Walter Matthau
as Stan Bodine
Diana Lynn
as Susie Spann
Donald MacDonald
as Little Eli Wakefield
John McIntire
as Zack Wakefield
Una Merkel
as Sophie Wakefield
John Carradine
as Ziby Fletcher
John Litel
as Pleasant Tuesday Babson
Rhys Williams
as Constable
Edward Norris
as Roulette Dealer
Will Wright
as John Decker (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
5.8 / 10
Production Companies
Hecht-Lancaster Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Kentuckian?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Kentuckian (1955).
What is The Kentuckian about?▼
A frontiersman and his son fight to build a new home in Texas.
Who directed The Kentuckian?▼
The Kentuckian was directed by Burt Lancaster and released in 1955. It is a western film.
How long is The Kentuckian?▼
The Kentuckian has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The Kentuckian?▼
The cast of The Kentuckian includes Burt Lancaster as Elias Wakefield, Dianne Foster as Hannah Bolen, Walter Matthau as Stan Bodine, Diana Lynn as Susie Spann, Donald MacDonald as Little Eli Wakefield and more.
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