The Kangaroo Kid
“ONE JUMP AHEAD OF THE BUSHRANGERS...TWO JUMPS AHEAD OF THE LAW”
Synopsis
A 19th-century San Francisco detective named Tex Kinnane is sent "Down Under" to nab shyster lawyer Vincent Moller. Several comparisons are made between the American Wild West and the equally treacherous Australian outback.
Top Cast
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Jock Mahoney
Tex Kinnane
Veda Ann Borg
Stella Grey
Martha Hyer
Mary Corbett
Douglass Dumbrille
Vincent Moller
Guy Doleman
Sergeant Jim Penrose
Alec Kellaway
Baldy Muldoon
Grant Taylor
Phil Romero
Alan Gifford
Steve Corbett
Hayde Seldon
Ma Muldoon
Frank Ransome
Robey
Clarrie Woodlands
Black Tracker
Charles McCallum
Mr. Cummings
Raymond Bailey
Quinn
Sheila McGuire
Girl in Carriage
Ben Lewin
Fanning
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lesley Selander
- Screenplay & Story
- Sherman L. Lowe
- Original Title
- The Kangaroo Kid
- Country of Origin
- Australia, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Allied Australian Films, British Empire Films, Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lesley Selander
Sherman L. Lowe, Anthony Scott Veitch
Russell Harlan
Alex Ezard
T.O. McCreadie, Howard C. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Lesley Selander
Director
T.O. McCreadie
Producer
Alex Ezard
Editor
Sherman L. Lowe
Screenplay
Howard C. Brown
Producer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Kangaroo Kid.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kangaroo Kid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kangaroo Kid about?
A 19th-century San Francisco detective named Tex Kinnane is sent "Down Under" to nab shyster lawyer Vincent Moller. Several comparisons are made between the American Wild West and the equally treacherous Australian outback.
Who directed The Kangaroo Kid?
The Kangaroo Kid was directed by Lesley Selander.
Who stars in The Kangaroo Kid?
The principal cast of The Kangaroo Kid includes Jock Mahoney, Veda Ann Borg, Martha Hyer, Douglass Dumbrille, Guy Doleman.
When was The Kangaroo Kid released and how long is it?
The Kangaroo Kid was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kangaroo Kid?
The Kangaroo Kid holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).