Davy Crockett and the River Pirates

THRILLING ADVENTURES...frontier giants join forces to challenge the might of the River Raiders.

1956 • 81 min • Adventure · Family · Western

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Synopsis

Davy Crockett and his sidekick Georgie compete against boastful Mike Fink ("King of the River") in a boat race to New Orleans. Later, Davy and Georgie, allied with Fink, battle a group of river pirates trying to pass themselves off as Native Americans.

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

69 reviews

63 Audience · 69 · 100%

Davy Crockett and his friend Georgie race against Mike Fink, the self-proclaimed "King of the River," in a thrilling journey to New Orleans. Afterward, the trio teams up to confront cunning river pirates who are disguising themselves as Native Americans to cause trouble.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Some mild, cartoonish fighting
Depiction of Native Americans by pirates
Smoking of a peace pipe

What it models well

Friendship and teamwork
Courage and honesty
Respect for fair competition

Talk about it after

Historical context of river travel
Why people might disguise themselves
Different ways people solve problems

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