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The Jayhawkers!( 1959)

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Against the background of a turbulent era when Civil War was a flaming cloud on history's horizon . . A TREMENDOUS MOTION PICTURE!

Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jeff Chandler

      Luke Darcy

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      Fess Parker

      Cam Bleeker

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      Nicole Maurey

      Jeanne Dubois

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      Henry Silva

      Lordan

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      Herbert Rudley

      Gov. William Clayton

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      Frank De Kova

      Evans

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      Don Megowan

      China

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      Leo Gordon

      Jake Barton

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      Shari Lee Bernath

      Marthe DuBois

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      Jimmy Carter

      Paul DuBois

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      Renata Vanni

      Indian Woman

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      Berel Firestone

      Jayhawker

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      Al Wyatt Sr.

      Jayhawker (as Allan Wyatt)

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      Charles Bail

      Jayhawker

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      Ned Glass

      Storekeeper

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      Richard Shannon

      Townsman Looking for a Match

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      Barbara Knudson

      Townswoman

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      Max Power

      Governor's Aide

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      Joseph Forte

      Minister (as Joe Forte)

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      Tony Regan

      Bartender

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      Howard Joslin

      Officer

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      John Wiles Rice

      Jayhawker

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      Harry Dean Stanton

      Deputy Smallwood

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      Richard Adams

      Soldier

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      Wag Blesing

      Jayhawker

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      Paul McGuire

      Stationmaster

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Wed Mar 08 2017
    The Backwards Napoleon. The Jayhawkers! is directed by Melvin Frank and Frank shares writing duties with A. I. Bezzerides, Frank Fenton and Joe Petracca. It stars Jeff Chandler, Fess Parker, Nicole Maurey, Henry Silva, Leo Gordon and Frank DeKova. Music is by Jerome Moross and cinematography by Loyal Griggs. Territory of Kansas . . . Shortly before the Civil War. In short order form the plot finds Chandler as a driven empire builder Luke Darcy, who is taking advantage of Bleeding Kansas. Insinuating himself into Darcy's gang is Cam Bleeker (Parker), who has a very personal ulterior mo...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • governor
    • civil war
    • kansas, usa
    • outlaw
    • revolver