The Kentuckian
“Hunter...Frontiersman...Adventurer!”
Synopsis
A frontiersman and his son fight to build a new home in Texas.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Kentuckian (1955) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-12
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Elias Wakefield
Dianne Foster
Hannah Bolen
Walter Matthau
Stan Bodine
Diana Lynn
Susie Spann
Donald MacDonald
Little Eli Wakefield
John McIntire
Zack Wakefield
Una Merkel
Sophie Wakefield
John Carradine
Ziby Fletcher
John Litel
Pleasant Tuesday Babson
Rhys Williams
Constable
Edward Norris
Roulette Dealer
Will Wright
John Decker (uncredited)
Douglas Spencer
Frome Brother (uncredited)
Paul Wexler
Frome Brother (uncredited)
Clem Bevans
Riverboat Captain (uncredited)
Norman Leavitt
Frontiersman (uncredited)
Whip Wilson
Frontiersman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 22, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 8, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Lancaster
- Screenplay & Story
- A.B. Guthrie Jr.
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann, Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Kentuckian
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Lancaster
A.B. Guthrie Jr., Felix Holt
Bernard Herrmann, Roy Webb
Ernest Laszlo
George E. Luckenbacher
Harold Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Lancaster
Director
Harold Hecht
Producer
A.B. Guthrie Jr.
Screenplay
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Norma Koch
Costume Design
George E. Luckenbacher
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Ted Haworth
Production Design
Ernest Laszlo
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kentuckian
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kentuckian about?
A frontiersman and his son fight to build a new home in Texas.
Who directed The Kentuckian?
The Kentuckian was directed by Burt Lancaster.
Who stars in The Kentuckian?
The principal cast of The Kentuckian includes Burt Lancaster, Dianne Foster, Walter Matthau, Diana Lynn, Donald MacDonald.
When was The Kentuckian released and how long is it?
The Kentuckian was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kentuckian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kentuckian was composed by Bernard Herrmann, Roy Webb.
Is The Kentuckian based on a book or true story?
The Kentuckian is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Felix Holt".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kentuckian?
The Kentuckian holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).