Dakota
THE YEAR'S TOP ACTION ROMANCE!
1945 • 82 min • Western
Synopsis
In 1871, professional gambler John Devlin elopes with Sandra "Sandy" Poli, daughter of Marko Poli, an immigrant who has risen to railroad tycoon. Sandy, knowing that the railroad is to be extended into Dakota, plans to use their $20,000 nest egg to buy land options to sell to the railroad at a profit. On the stage trip to Ft. Abercrombie, their fellow passengers are Jim Bender and Bigtree Collins, who practically own the town of Fargo and Devlin is aware that they are prepared to protect the little empire... trying to drive out the farmers by burning their property, destroying their wheat, and blaming the devastation on the Indians. Continuing their journey north on the river aboard the "River Bird', Sandy and John meet Captain Bounce, an irascible old seafarer. Two of Bendender's henchmen, Slagin and Carp, board the boat and relieve John of his $20,000 at gunpoint. Captain Bounce, chasing the robber's dinghy..
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 52 Audience · 38 · 100%
In 1871 Dakota, a gambler and his adventurous wife plan to profit from a new railroad, but they run afoul of local power brokers. Farmers are being driven from their land, and danger lurks at every turn in this classic Western tale.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 2/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- The film depicts some instances of historical prejudice.
- Characters use guns and there are implied threats of violence.
What it models well
- Resourcefulness and quick thinking
- Protecting one's family
- Standing up for what's right
Talk about it after
- The challenges faced by early settlers
- The impact of westward expansion
- Dealing with conflict and injustice
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Dakota. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Joseph Kane • Crew: Carl Foreman, Lawrence Hazard
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