Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
Seen it?1955 | 93 min | Adventure, Family, Western
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans and families. If you loved Dances with Wolves or True Grit, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 27K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Foster
- Fess ParkerDavy Crockett
- Buddy EbsenGeorge Russel
- Basil RuysdaelGen. / President Andrew Jackson
- Hans ConriedThimblerig
- William BakewellMaj. Tobias Norton
- Kenneth TobeyCol. Jim Bowie
- Pat HoganChief Red Stick
- Helene StanleyPolly Crockett
- Don MegowanCol. William Travis
- Mike MazurkiBigfoot Mason