Davy Crockett Goes to Congress
Seen it?1955 | 53 min | Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of anyone with a bit of wanderlust and anyone who loves a strong drama. A good one for when you want to be swept off somewhere else.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Gives its people room to develop, at 53 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
The second of five programs about Davy Crockett involves him being bored with life, so he and Georgie plan to resettle their families and file their claims. In town, Davy wins a gunfight against the town bully, Big Foot Mason, and, as a result, he becomes the town lawman.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Norman Foster
- Fess ParkerDavy Crockett
- Buddy EbsenGeorge Russel
- Basil RuysdaelAndrew Jackson
- William BakewellNorton
- Mike MazurkiBig Foot
- Helene StanleyPolly Crockett