Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
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1955 • 93 min • Adventure · Family · Western
Synopsis
Legends (and myths) from the life of famed American frontiersman Davy Crockett are depicted in this feature film edited from television episodes. Crockett and his friend George Russel fight in the Creek Indian War. Then Crockett is elected to Congress and brings his rough-hewn ways to the House of Representatives. Finally, Crockett and Russell journey to Texas and the last stand at the Alamo.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 64 Audience · 119 · 49%
Legendary frontiersman Davy Crockett's life unfolds, from fighting in the Creek Indian War to serving in Congress and his final stand at the Alamo. This adventure showcases his courageous spirit and iconic journey.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Historical violence, including battles and fighting
- Some characters face peril and death
- Depictions of historical conflicts that may require discussion
What it models well
- Courage and bravery
- Friendship and loyalty
- Standing up for beliefs
- Historical awareness
Talk about it after
- The historical accuracy of the events depicted
- The importance of courage in difficult situations
- Different ways people contribute to their communities
- Understanding perspectives of indigenous people
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Top billed cast
Director: Norman Foster • Crew: Thomas W. Blackburn
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Davy Crockett, King of The Wild Frontier
Reviewer notes
RecommendedTrusted family reviewersAll six foot six inches of Fess Parker epitomises well one of the heroes of the fledging United States in this episodic retelling of his rise from frontiersman battling Indians and unscrupulous settlers through his time in Congress to his final ill-fated stance at the Alamo.…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.4/10 (119)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $2,150,000
- Franchise
- Davy Crockett Collection
- IMDb
- tt0047977
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