The Kentuckian

Name: The Kentuckian
Genre: Drama, Western
Released: August 1, 1955
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 41
Cast: Burt Lancaster, Diana Lynn, Dianne Foster, Donald MacDonald, John Carradine

1955

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The Kentuckian

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United Artists | Release Date: August 1, 1955

Starring: Burt Lancaster, Diana Lynn, Dianne Foster, Donald MacDonald, John Carradine, John Litel, John McIntire, Rhys Williams, Una Merkel, Walter Matthau

Summary: A Kentucky widower bound for 1820's Texas with his young son is thwarted in his efforts by a corrupt constable, a long-standing family feud, and a beautiful indentured servant.

Director: Burt Lancaster

Genre(s): Drama, Western

Rating: TV-PG

Runtime: 104 min

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TV Guide Magazine - Staff (Not Credited)

An occasionally brutal, but generally plodding western from Lancaster (his first as a director), who fails to pump much life into the anemic script, giving the cast little to do. Read full review

Variety - Staff (Not Credited)

The rather simple story of a pioneer father, his son and their dream of new lands is the basis for this adventure-drama. The footage is long and often slow, with the really high spots of action rather scattered. Read full review

Time Out - Staff (Not Credited)

Carradine is good value as a garrulous doctor; but in general the direction tends to get bogged down in not very interesting characters and relationships while neglecting to deliver the action. Read full review

The New York Times - Bosley Crowther

Some outdoor scenes in excellent color and the expanse of CinemaScope give a bit of magnificence to a picture that lacks it in every other way. Read full review

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