Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
“THRILLING ADVENTURES...frontier giants join forces to challenge the might of the River Raiders.”
Synopsis
Davy Crockett and his sidekick Georgie compete against boastful Mike Fink ("King of the River") in a boat race to New Orleans. Later, Davy and Georgie, allied with Fink, battle a group of river pirates trying to pass themselves off as Native Americans.
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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates trailer.mp4
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-28
Top Cast
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Fess Parker
Davy Crockett
Buddy Ebsen
George Russel
Jeff York
Mike Fink
Kenneth Tobey
Jocko
Clem Bevans
Cap'n Cobb
Irvin Ashkenazy
Moose
Mort Mills
Sam Mason
Paul Newlan
Big Harpe
Frank Richards
Little Harpe
Troy Melton
Hank
Hank Worden
Fiddler
Walter Catlett
Col. Plug
Fred Aldrich
Townsman (uncredited)
William Bakewell
Official at Keel Boat Race (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas W. Blackburn, Norman Foster
- Original Score
- George Bruns
- Original Title
- Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Foster
Thomas W. Blackburn, Norman Foster
George Bruns
Bert Glennon
Bill Walsh
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Foster
Director
Bill Walsh
Producer
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Thomas W. Blackburn
Writer
Norman Foster
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Davy Crockett and the River Pirates
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What is Davy Crockett and the River Pirates about?
Davy Crockett and his sidekick Georgie compete against boastful Mike Fink ("King of the River") in a boat race to New Orleans. Later, Davy and Georgie, allied with Fink, battle a group of river pirates trying to pass themselves off as Native Americans.
Who directed Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates was directed by Norman Foster.
Who stars in Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?
The principal cast of Davy Crockett and the River Pirates includes Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Jeff York, Kenneth Tobey, Clem Bevans.
When was Davy Crockett and the River Pirates released and how long is it?
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Davy Crockett and the River Pirates was composed by George Bruns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Davy Crockett and the River Pirates?
Davy Crockett and the River Pirates holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).