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Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do. The highest scoring of the 2 titles in its series.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 31 points higher than audiences do.
121 audience votes
Key crew
- Norman FosterDirector
- Thomas W. BlackburnWriter
- George BrunsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- 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
- Nick CravatBusted Luck
- Hank WordenCave Bar Patron (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
frontiersman