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The Fighting Kentuckian (1949)

Movie ★ 5.9 100 min

Western Romance

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.

George Waggner Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 15, 1949
Runtime
100 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0041361
Language
Studio
, John Wayne Productions

Themes

Cast

John Wayne John Wayne John Breen Vera Ralston Vera Ralston Fleurette De Marchand Philip Dorn Philip Dorn Col. Georges Geraud Oliver Hardy Oliver Hardy Willie Paine Marie Windsor Marie Windsor Ann Logan John Howard John Howard Blake Randolph Hugo Haas Hugo Haas Gen. Paul De Marchand Grant Withers Grant Withers George Hayden Odette Myrtil Odette Myrtil Madame De Marchand Paul Fix Paul Fix Beau Merritt Mae Marsh Mae Marsh Sister Hattie Dave Anderson Giles (uncredited) Jack Pennick Jack Pennick Capt. Dan Carroll Hank Worden Hank Worden Abner Todd Mickey Simpson Mickey Simpson Jacques Chuck Roberson Chuck Roberson Militiaman (uncredited) Bob Bryant Tug-of-War Participant (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Fighting Kentuckian about?
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.
Who directed The Fighting Kentuckian?
The Fighting Kentuckian was directed by George Waggner.
Who stars in The Fighting Kentuckian?
The Fighting Kentuckian stars John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Philip Dorn, Oliver Hardy.
When was The Fighting Kentuckian released?
The Fighting Kentuckian is a 1949 western, romance film.
Where can I watch The Fighting Kentuckian?
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