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The Jayhawkers!

“Against the background of a turbulent era when Civil War was a flaming cloud on history's horizon . . A TREMENDOUS MOTION PICTURE!”

1959 · 1 h 40 min
Directed by Melvin Frank · USA · New Hollywood
Action

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Cast

Jeff Chandler Fess Parker Nicole Maurey Henry Silva Herbert Rudley Frank DeKova

Credits

Written by: Melvin Frank

Plot

Before the U.S. Civil War rebel leader Luke Darcy sees himself as leader of a new independent Republic of Kansas but the military governor sends an ex-raider to capture Darcy.

Sinekatalog’s take

The Jayhawkers! (1959) is a American action film directed by Melvin Frank. It stars Jeff Chandler, Fess Parker and Nicole Maurey. It runs 100 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.3 / 10 (878 votes)
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