The Fighting Kentuckian
1949, English. Directed by George Waggner.
ROUGHER, TOUGHER, MORE ROMANTIC THAN EVER!
John Breen (John Wayne), a Kentucky militiaman falls in love with French exile Fleurette De Marchand (Vera Ralston). He discovers a plot to steal the land that Fleurette's exiles plan to settle on and aims to foil it.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Fighting Kentuckian
The Fighting Kentuckian isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- George WaggnerDirector
- John WayneJohn Breen
- Vera RalstonFleurette De Marchand
- Philip DornCol. Georges Geraud
- Oliver HardyWillie Paine
- Marie WindsorAnn Logan
- John HowardBlake Randolph
- Hugo HaasGen. Paul De Marchand
- Grant WithersGeorge Hayden
- Odette MyrtilMadame De Marchand
- Paul FixBeau Merritt
- Mae MarshSister Hattie
- Dave AndersonGiles (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 September 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- George Waggner
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The Fighting Kentuckian: quick answers
Is The Fighting Kentuckian worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 69 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fighting Kentuckian?
The Fighting Kentuckian runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Fighting Kentuckian have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fighting Kentuckian. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fighting Kentuckian parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Fighting Kentuckian is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Fighting Kentuckian on?
The Fighting Kentuckian isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fighting Kentuckian?
If you liked The Fighting Kentuckian, try Virginia City, The Big Sky, Day of the Outlaw.
Who directed The Fighting Kentuckian?
The Fighting Kentuckian (1949) was directed by George Waggner and stars John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Philip Dorn.