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1949•100 min•Western, Romance

The Fighting Kentuckian

Is The Fighting Kentuckian a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Fighting Kentuckian worth watching? With a rating of 5.9/10, this Western, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Fighting Kentuckian Synopsis

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.

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John Wayne
John WayneJohn Breen
Vera Ralston
Vera RalstonFleurette De Marchand
Philip Dorn
Philip DornCol. Georges Geraud
Oliver Hardy
Oliver HardyWillie Paine
Marie Windsor
Marie WindsorAnn Logan
John Howard
John HowardBlake Randolph
Hugo Haas
Hugo HaasGen. Paul De Marchand
Grant Withers
Grant WithersGeorge Hayden
Odette Myrtil
Odette MyrtilMadame De Marchand
Paul Fix
Paul FixBeau Merritt

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Is The Fighting Kentuckian worth watching?

The Fighting Kentuckian has received mixed reviews with a 5.9/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Western, Romance movies.

Is The Fighting Kentuckian hit or flop?

The Fighting Kentuckian has received average ratings (5.9/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Fighting Kentuckian?

The Fighting Kentuckian is a Western, Romance movie that 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 ...

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Critic Reviews

Kenneth BlaisNov 14, 2022
★ 10

One of my favorites of Wayne's films. With Oliver Hardy as a sidekick this is a rollicking fun movie. Plenty of action and a good screenplay makes this a must see for any Wayne fan.