Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
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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.
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Davy Crockett, King of The Wild FrontierOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-06
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Fess Parker
Davy Crockett
Buddy Ebsen
George Russel
Basil Ruysdael
Gen. / President Andrew Jackson
Hans Conried
Thimblerig
William Bakewell
Maj. Tobias Norton
Kenneth Tobey
Col. Jim Bowie
Pat Hogan
Chief Red Stick
Helene Stanley
Polly Crockett
Don Megowan
Col. William Travis
Mike Mazurki
Bigfoot Mason
Nick Cravat
Busted Luck
Hank Worden
Cave Bar Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 25, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.1M
Filming & production cost
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Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas W. Blackburn
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $2.1M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster
Thomas W. Blackburn
George Bruns
Charles P. Boyle
Chester W. Schaeffer
Walt Disney
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas W. Blackburn
Writer
Norman Foster
Director
Walt Disney
Producer
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Chester W. Schaeffer
Editor
George Bruns
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
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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 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.
Who directed Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?
The principal cast of Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier includes Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Basil Ruysdael, Hans Conried, William Bakewell.
When was Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier released and how long is it?
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier was composed by George Bruns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?
Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).