The Kentuckian

"Hunter...Frontiersman...Adventurer!"

Aug 11 1955 Approved 1h 44m
Drama, Western

A frontiersman and his son fight to build a new home in Texas.

Plot

A delicious love story centered around a single father attempting raise his son despite the temptations of liquor and women. Lancaster shines as the stable and regal frontiersman fending off the seductions of Walter Matthau and lewd desires.

Written by

A.B. Guthrie Jr., Felix Holt

Directed by

Burt Lancaster

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

United Artists, Hecht-Lancaster Productions

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
3,435
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
41
Popularity
NA