Tennessee's Partner
1955, English. Directed by Allan Dwan.
When the West was a Shameless Young Hussy!
A tough, womanizing high-stakes gambler known only as Tennessee has an uneasy relationship with Duchess, madam of a thinly-disguised bordello, and no other friends at all. But he's saved from murder by a lonesome cowpoke ('My friends call me Cowpoke'), in town to meet his fiancée Goldie on the steamboat. When she arrives, there's a mysterious undercurrent between Goldie and Tennessee, whose newfound friendship with Cowpoke is destined to be severely tried...
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Tennessee's Partner is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Cineverse in India.
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Cast & crew
- Allan DwanDirector
- John PayneTennessee
- Ronald ReaganCowpoke
- Rhonda FlemingElizabeth 'Duchess' Farnham
- Coleen GrayGoldie Slater
- Anthony CarusoTurner
- Morris AnkrumJudge Parker
- Leo GordonThe Sheriff
- Chubby JohnsonGrubstake McNiven
- Joe DevlinPrendergast
- Myron HealeyReynolds
- John MansfieldClifford
- Angie DickinsonAbby Dean (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 21 September 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- D.D. Beauchamp, Teddi Sherman, C. Graham Baker
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What Tennessee's Partner is based on
Tennessee's Partner is based on Tennessee's Partner (1869) by Bret Harte.
1869
Tennessee's Partner
By Bret Harte
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How long is Tennessee's Partner?
Tennessee's Partner runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Tennessee's Partner parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Tennessee's Partner is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Tennessee's Partner on?
Tennessee's Partner is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Cineverse in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Tennessee's Partner?
If you liked Tennessee's Partner, try Day of the Outlaw, The Comancheros, Rio Bravo.
Who directed Tennessee's Partner?
Tennessee's Partner (1955) was directed by Allan Dwan and stars John Payne, Ronald Reagan, Rhonda Fleming.
What is Tennessee's Partner based on?
Tennessee's Partner is based on Tennessee's Partner (1869) by Bret Harte.