The Jayhawkers!
“Against the background of a turbulent era when Civil War was a flaming cloud on history's horizon . . A TREMENDOUS MOTION PICTURE!”
Synopsis
Before the U.S. Civil War rebel leader Luke Darcy sees himself as leader of a new independent Republic of Kansas but the military governor sends an ex-raider to capture Darcy.
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Jeff Chandler
Luke Darcy
Fess Parker
Cam Bleeker
Nicole Maurey
Jeanne Dubois
Henry Silva
Lordan
Herbert Rudley
Gov. William Clayton
Frank De Kova
Evans
Don Megowan
China
Leo Gordon
Jake Barton
Shari Lee Bernath
Marthe DuBois
Jimmy Carter
Paul DuBois
Renata Vanni
Indian Woman
Berel Firestone
Jayhawker
Al Wyatt Sr.
Jayhawker (as Allan Wyatt)
Charles Bail
Jayhawker
Ned Glass
Storekeeper
Richard Shannon
Townsman Looking for a Match
Barbara Knudson
Townswoman
Max Power
Governor's Aide
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 15, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melvin Frank
- Screenplay & Story
- Melvin Frank, Joseph Petracca, A.I. Bezzerides, Frank Fenton
- Original Score
- Jerome Moross
- Original Title
- The Jayhawkers!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melvin Frank
Melvin Frank, Joseph Petracca, A.I. Bezzerides, Frank Fenton
Jerome Moross
Loyal Griggs
Everett Douglas
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
Department Leadership Roster
Melvin Frank
Director
Melvin Frank
Screenplay
Everett Douglas
Editor
Melvin Frank
Producer
Joseph Petracca
Screenplay
Jerome Moross
Original Music Composer
Loyal Griggs
Director of Photography
A.I. Bezzerides
Screenplay
Frank Fenton
Screenplay
Norman Panama
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jayhawkers!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Jayhawkers! about?
Before the U.S. Civil War rebel leader Luke Darcy sees himself as leader of a new independent Republic of Kansas but the military governor sends an ex-raider to capture Darcy.
Who directed The Jayhawkers!?
The Jayhawkers! was directed by Melvin Frank.
Who stars in The Jayhawkers!?
The principal cast of The Jayhawkers! includes Jeff Chandler, Fess Parker, Nicole Maurey, Henry Silva, Herbert Rudley.
When was The Jayhawkers! released and how long is it?
The Jayhawkers! was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jayhawkers!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jayhawkers! was composed by Jerome Moross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jayhawkers!?
The Jayhawkers! holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).