The Jayhawkers!
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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 40mNR 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

Jeff Chandler

Luke Darcy

Lead
Fess Parker

Fess Parker

Cam Bleeker

Nicole Maurey

Nicole Maurey

Jeanne Dubois

Henry Silva

Henry Silva

Lordan

Herbert Rudley

Herbert Rudley

Gov. William Clayton

Frank De Kova

Frank De Kova

Evans

Don Megowan

Don Megowan

China

Leo Gordon

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.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Jayhawkers! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker