The Kansan
“SMASHING FISTS AND CRASHING BULLETS...OF DESPERATE MEN IN LOVE!”
Synopsis
Wounded while stopping the James gang from robbing the local bank, a cowboy wakes up in the hospital to find that he's been elected town marshal. He soon comes into conflict with the town banker, who controls everything in town and is squeezing the townspeople for every penny he can get out of them.
Top Cast
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Richard Dix
John Bonniwell
Jane Wyatt
Eleanor Sager
Albert Dekker
Steve Barat
Eugene Pallette
Tom Waggoner
Victor Jory
Jeff Barat
Robert Armstrong
Malachy
Beryl Wallace
Soubrette
Clem Bevans
Bridge-Tender
Hobart Cavanaugh
Josh Hudkins
Francis McDonald
Gil Hatton
Willie Best
Bones
Douglas Fowley
Ben Nash
Rod Cameron
Kelso
Eddy Waller
Ed Gilbert
Ray Bennett
Messenger
Gertrude Astor
Blonde Townswoman
Walter Baldwin
Judge Lorrimer
Ted Billings
Barfly
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Archainbaud
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Shumate
- Original Score
- Gerard Carbonara
- Original Title
- The Kansan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Archainbaud
Harold Shumate
Gerard Carbonara
Russell Harlan
Carroll Lewis
Harry Sherman
Department Leadership Roster
George Archainbaud
Director
Harold Shumate
Writer
Earl Moser
Costume Design
Harry Sherman
Producer
Gerard Carbonara
Original Music Composer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Carroll Lewis
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kansan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Kansan about?
Wounded while stopping the James gang from robbing the local bank, a cowboy wakes up in the hospital to find that he's been elected town marshal. He soon comes into conflict with the town banker, who controls everything in town and is squeezing the townspeople for every penny he can get out of them.
Who directed The Kansan?
The Kansan was directed by George Archainbaud.
Who stars in The Kansan?
The principal cast of The Kansan includes Richard Dix, Jane Wyatt, Albert Dekker, Eugene Pallette, Victor Jory.
When was The Kansan released and how long is it?
The Kansan was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Kansan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kansan was composed by Gerard Carbonara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kansan?
The Kansan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).