Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
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Originally released in 1955. Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier is a adventure/family film. directed by Norman Foster.
Starring Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, and Basil Ruysdael
Synopsis
Legends (and myths) from the life of famed American frontiersman Davy Crockett are depicted in this feature film edited from television episodes. Crockett and his friend George Russel fight in the Creek Indian War. Then Crockett is elected to Congress and brings his rough-hewn ways to the House of Representatives. Finally, Crockett and Russell journey to Texas and the last stand at the Alamo.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (114 votes)
Budget
$2.2M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Fess Parker
as Davy Crockett
Buddy Ebsen
as George Russel
Basil Ruysdael
as Gen. / President Andrew Jackson
Hans Conried
as Thimblerig
William Bakewell
as Maj. Tobias Norton
Kenneth Tobey
as Col. Jim Bowie
Pat Hogan
as Chief Red Stick
Helene Stanley
as Polly Crockett
Don Megowan
as Col. William Travis
Mike Mazurki
as Bigfoot Mason
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,150,000
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier about?
Legends (and myths) from the life of famed American frontiersman Davy Crockett are depicted in this feature film edited from television episodes. Crockett and his friend George Russel fight in the ...
Who directed Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier was directed by Norman Foster.
How long is Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier released?
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier was released on May 25, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?
The main cast of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier includes Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Basil Ruysdael, Hans Conried, William Bakewell.
Is Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier worth watching?
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 114 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.