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The Kentuckian is a 1955 American CinemaScope Western film directed by Burt Lancaster, who also starred. This was one of only two films Lancaster directed (the other was The Midnight Man ), and the only one for which he has sole credit.
The Kentuckian: Directed by Burt Lancaster. With Burt Lancaster, Dianne Foster, Diana Lynn, John McIntire. 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.
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A backwoodsman and his son fight to build a new home in Texas. Cast & Crew. Read More. Burt Lancaster. Director. Burt Lancaster. The Kentuckian [Big Eli Wakefield] Dianne Foster. Hannah Bolen. Diana Lynn. Susie Spann. John Mcintire. Zack Wakefield. Una Merkel. Sophie Wakefield. Film Details.
A frontiersman in 1820s Kentucky finds the area too civilized for his tastes, so he makes plans for he and his son to leave for the wild Texas country. However, he buys an indentured servant along the way, and her presence throws a monkey wrench into his plans. — frankfob2@yahoo.com.
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The Kentuckian is a 1955 Technicolor and CinemaScope adventure film directed by Burt Lancaster, who also starred. This was one of only two films Lancaster directed (the other was The Midnight Man), and the only one for which he has sole credit.
He undertakes the journey with just his young son "Little Eli" (Donald MacDonald), but en route they pick up friends like indentured servant Hannah (Dianne Foster) and schoolmarm Susie (Diana Lynn...
