Davy Crockett and the River Pirates(1956)
THRILLING ADVENTURES...frontier giants join forces to challenge the might of the River Raiders.
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates Synopsis
Davy Crockett and his sidekick Georgie compete against boastful Mike Fink ("King of the River") in a boat race to New Orleans. Later, Davy and Georgie, allied with Fink, battle a group of river pirates trying to pass themselves off as Native Americans.
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956) is a adventure, family and western film directed by Norman Foster, released on July 18, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Jeff York and Kenneth Tobey. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Norman Foster
- Writers:
- Thomas W. Blackburn, Norman Foster
- Producers:
- Bill Walsh
- Cinematographer:
- Bert Glennon
- Production:
- Walt Disney Productions
- Status:
- Released
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956) Trailer
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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fess Parker
as Davy Crockett
Buddy Ebsen
as George Russel
Jeff York
as Mike Fink
Kenneth Tobey
as Jocko
Clem Bevans
as Cap'n Cobb
- Irvin Ashkenazy
Irvin Ashkenazy
as Moose
Mort Mills
as Sam Mason
Paul Newlan
as Big Harpe
Frank Richards
as Little Harpe
Troy Melton
as Hank
Hank Worden
as Fiddler
Walter Catlett
as Col. Plug
Key crew
Directed by Norman Foster, written by Thomas W. Blackburn and Norman Foster, produced by Bill Walsh.
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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 70 ratings.
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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Davy Crockett and the River Pirates online?
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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?
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The main cast of Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956) includes Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Jeff York, Kenneth Tobey and Clem Bevans. The film was directed by Norman Foster. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Davy Crockett and the River Pirates released?
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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates was released on July 18, 1956 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is Davy Crockett and the River Pirates worth watching?
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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, family and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?
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Yes. The official Davy Crockett and the River Pirates trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.