The Man from Dakota
Synopsis
A frontier scout, a Boston officer and a Russian girl escape with a map past Confederates.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 16, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie Fenton
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurence Stallings
- Original Title
- The Man from Dakota
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie Fenton
Laurence Stallings, MacKinlay Kantor
Ray June
Department Leadership Roster
Laurence Stallings
Screenplay
Leslie Fenton
Director
Ray June
Director of Photography
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War: American Civil War
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man from Dakota
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man from Dakota about?
A frontier scout, a Boston officer and a Russian girl escape with a map past Confederates.
Who directed The Man from Dakota?
The Man from Dakota was directed by Leslie Fenton.
Who stars in The Man from Dakota?
The principal cast of The Man from Dakota includes Wallace Beery, John Howard, Dolores del Río, Donald Meek, Robert Barrat.
When was The Man from Dakota released and how long is it?
The Man from Dakota was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Is The Man from Dakota based on a book or true story?
The Man from Dakota is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "MacKinlay Kantor".