Tennessee's Partner(1955)
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Tennessee's Partner Synopsis
A tough, womanizing high-stakes gambler known only as Tennessee has an uneasy relationship with Duchess, madam of a thinly-disguised bordello, and no other friends at all. But he's saved from murder by a lonesome cowpoke ('My friends call me Cowpoke'), in town to meet his fiancée Goldie on the steamboat. When she arrives, there's a mysterious undercurrent between Goldie and Tennessee, whose newfound friendship with Cowpoke is destined to be severely tried...
Tennessee's Partner (1955) is a western film directed by Allan Dwan, released on September 21, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars John Payne, Ronald Reagan, Rhonda Fleming and Coleen Gray. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Allan Dwan
- Writers:
- D.D. Beauchamp, Teddi Sherman, C. Graham Baker
- Producers:
- Benedict Bogeaus
- Cinematographer:
- John Alton
- Composer:
- Louis Forbes
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures, Benedict Bogeaus Production, Pinecrest Productions
- Status:
- Released
Tennessee's Partner (1955) Trailer
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Tennessee's Partner Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Payne
as Tennessee
Ronald Reagan
as Cowpoke
Rhonda Fleming
as Elizabeth 'Duchess' Farnham
Coleen Gray
as Goldie Slater
Anthony Caruso
as Turner
Morris Ankrum
as Judge Parker
Leo Gordon
as The Sheriff
Chubby Johnson
as Grubstake McNiven
Joe Devlin
as Prendergast
Myron Healey
as Reynolds
- John Mansfield
John Mansfield
as Clifford
Angie Dickinson
as Abby Dean (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Allan Dwan, written by D.D. Beauchamp, Teddi Sherman and C. Graham Baker, produced by Benedict Bogeaus.
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Tennessee's Partner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 23 ratings.
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Tennessee's Partner – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tennessee's Partner online?
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Tennessee's Partner (1955) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tennessee's Partner?
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The main cast of Tennessee's Partner (1955) includes John Payne, Ronald Reagan, Rhonda Fleming, Coleen Gray and Anthony Caruso. The film was directed by Allan Dwan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tennessee's Partner released?
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Tennessee's Partner was released on September 21, 1955 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Tennessee's Partner worth watching?
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Tennessee's Partner (1955) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tennessee's Partner?
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Yes. The official Tennessee's Partner trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.