Kenneth Blais
10/10One of my favorites of Wayne's films. With Oliver Hardy as a sidekick this is a rollicking fun movie. Plenty of action and a good screenplay makes this a must see for any Wayne fan.
Reviewed on November 14, 2022
The Fighting Kentuckian(1949)
ROUGHER, TOUGHER, MORE ROMANTIC THAN EVER!
6.0(68)1h 40m1949-09-15
WesternRomance
The Fighting Kentuckian Synopsis
John Breen (John Wayne), a Kentucky militiaman falls in love with French exile Fleurette De Marchand (Vera Ralston). He discovers a plot to steal the land that Fleurette's exiles plan to settle on and aims to foil it.
The Fighting Kentuckian (1949) is a western and romance film directed by George Waggner, released on September 15, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Philip Dorn and Oliver Hardy. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
- Director:
- George Waggner
- Writers:
- George Waggner
- Producers:
- John Wayne
- Cinematographer:
- Lee Garmes
- Composer:
- George Antheil
- Production:
- Republic Pictures, John Wayne Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Fighting Kentuckian (1949) Trailer
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The Fighting Kentuckian Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Wayne
as John Breen
Vera Ralston
as Fleurette De Marchand
Philip Dorn
as Col. Georges Geraud
Oliver Hardy
as Willie Paine
Marie Windsor
as Ann Logan
John Howard
as Blake Randolph
Hugo Haas
as Gen. Paul De Marchand
Grant Withers
as George Hayden
Odette Myrtil
as Madame De Marchand
Paul Fix
as Beau Merritt
Mae Marsh
as Sister Hattie
- Dave Anderson
Dave Anderson
as Giles (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by George Waggner, written by George Waggner, produced by John Wayne.
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The Fighting Kentuckian Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 68 ratings.
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The Fighting Kentuckian – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Fighting Kentuckian online?
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The Fighting Kentuckian (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Fighting Kentuckian?
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The main cast of The Fighting Kentuckian (1949) includes John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Philip Dorn, Oliver Hardy and Marie Windsor. The film was directed by George Waggner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Fighting Kentuckian released?
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The Fighting Kentuckian was released on September 15, 1949 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Fighting Kentuckian worth watching?
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The Fighting Kentuckian (1949) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Fighting Kentuckian?
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