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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!”
6.1 / 10• 1959• 1h 40m•NR• English
ActionWestern
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jeff Chandler
Luke Darcy
Lead
Fess Parker
Cam Bleeker
Nicole Maurey
Jeanne Dubois
Henry Silva
Lordan
Herbert Rudley
Gov. William Clayton
Frank De Kova
Evans
Don Megowan
China
Leo Gordon
Jake Barton
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Melvin Frank's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Jayhawkers! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
