The Fighting Kentuckian
“ROUGHER, TOUGHER, MORE ROMANTIC THAN EVER!”
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.
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Where is The Fighting Kentuckian streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Fighting Kentuckian
The Fighting Kentuckian is a 1949 English-language western and romance film directed by George Waggner. The cast is led by John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Philip Dorn. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Fighting Kentuckian was produced by Republic Pictures and John Wayne Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 15, 1949, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- George Waggner
- Writers
- George Waggner
- Release date
- September 15, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Republic Pictures, John Wayne Productions
The Fighting Kentuckian cast & crew
The Fighting Kentuckian was directed by George Waggner and written by George Waggner.
The cast features John Wayne as John Breen, Vera Ralston as Fleurette De Marchand, Philip Dorn as Col. Georges Geraud, Oliver Hardy as Willie Paine, Marie Windsor as Ann Logan, and John Howard as Blake Randolph.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by George Antheil, cinematography is by Lee Garmes, and it was produced by John Wayne.
Is The Fighting Kentuckian worth watching?
The Fighting Kentuckian holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 66 ratings, a more divisive western films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy western and romance, The Fighting Kentuckian is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fighting Kentuckian
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Cast of The Fighting Kentuckian
John Wayne
John Breen
Vera Ralston
Fleurette De Marchand
Philip Dorn
Col. Georges Geraud
Oliver Hardy
Willie Paine
Marie Windsor
Ann Logan
John Howard
Blake Randolph
Hugo Haas
Gen. Paul De Marchand
Grant Withers
George Hayden
Odette Myrtil
Madame De Marchand
Paul Fix
Beau Merritt
Mae Marsh
Sister Hattie
Dave Anderson
Giles (uncredited)
The Fighting Kentuckian — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fighting Kentuckian in United States?
The Fighting Kentuckian is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Fighting Kentuckian on Hoopla?
Yes — The Fighting Kentuckian is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Fighting Kentuckian in?
The Fighting Kentuckian is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fighting Kentuckian?
The Fighting Kentuckian runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is The Fighting Kentuckian rated?
The Fighting Kentuckian is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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