The Kangaroo Kid(1950)
ONE JUMP AHEAD OF THE BUSHRANGERS...TWO JUMPS AHEAD OF THE LAW
The Kangaroo Kid Synopsis
A 19th-century San Francisco detective named Tex Kinnane is sent "Down Under" to nab shyster lawyer Vincent Moller. Several comparisons are made between the American Wild West and the equally treacherous Australian outback.
The Kangaroo Kid (1950) is a western, adventure and drama film directed by Lesley Selander, released on October 22, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Jock Mahoney, Veda Ann Borg, Martha Hyer and Douglass Dumbrille. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lesley Selander
- Writers:
- Anthony Scott Veitch, Sherman L. Lowe
- Producers:
- Howard C. Brown, T.O. McCreadie
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Harlan
- Production:
- Allied Australian Films, British Empire Films, Ealing Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Kangaroo Kid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jock Mahoney
as Tex Kinnane
Veda Ann Borg
as Stella Grey
Martha Hyer
as Mary Corbett
Douglass Dumbrille
as Vincent Moller
Guy Doleman
as Sergeant Jim Penrose
- Alec Kellaway
Alec Kellaway
as Baldy Muldoon
Grant Taylor
as Phil Romero
Alan Gifford
as Steve Corbett
- Hayde Seldon
Hayde Seldon
as Ma Muldoon
- Frank Ransome
Frank Ransome
as Robey
- Clarrie Woodlands
Clarrie Woodlands
as Black Tracker
- Charles McCallum
Charles McCallum
as Mr. Cummings
Key crew
Directed by Lesley Selander, written by Anthony Scott Veitch and Sherman L. Lowe, produced by Howard C. Brown and T.O. McCreadie.
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The Kangaroo Kid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Kangaroo Kid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Kangaroo Kid online?
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The Kangaroo Kid (1950) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Kangaroo Kid?
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The main cast of The Kangaroo Kid (1950) includes Jock Mahoney, Veda Ann Borg, Martha Hyer, Douglass Dumbrille and Guy Doleman. The film was directed by Lesley Selander. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Kangaroo Kid released?
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The Kangaroo Kid was released on October 22, 1950 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Kangaroo Kid worth watching?
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The Kangaroo Kid (1950) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.