The Jayhawkers (1959)
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Set in the Kansas territory during the middle of the 19th century, this is a visually evocative but conventional western. The story deals with Darcy (Jeff Chandler), a ruthless man, one of the raiders known as "Jayhawkers" who wants more than what life is willing to offer. Starting out as anti-slavery activists, the Jayhawkers' origins are barely mentioned in the story, as Darcy uses them to support his growing power. Opposing his unscrupulous bid for control of the region is Cam (Fess Parker, of Davy Crockett fame on American TV) an ex-convict. Cam knows that Darcy is responsible for the death of his wife while he was in prison and he plans to bring him down. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Jeff Chandler, Fess Parker, (more)
- Director(s):
- Melvin Frank
Synopsis of The Jayhawkers
Set in the Kansas territory during the middle of the 19th century, this is a visually evocative but conventional western. The story deals with Darcy (Jeff Chandler), a ruthless man, one of the raiders known as "Jayhawkers" who wants more than what life is willing to offer. Starting out as anti-slavery activists, the Jayhawkers' origins are barely mentioned in the story, as Darcy uses them to support his growing power. Opposing his unscrupulous bid for control of the region is Cam (Fess Parker, of Davy Crockett fame on American TV) an ex-convict. Cam knows that Darcy is responsible for the death of his wife while he was in prison and he plans to bring him down. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Jayhawkers
- Jeff Chandler - Luke Darcy
- Nicole Maurey - Jeanne Dubois
- Herbert Rudley - Gov. William Clayton
- Leo Gordon - Jake
- Fess Parker - Cam Bleeker
- Henry Silva - Lordan
- Frank de Kova - Evans
- Don McGowan - China
- Director(s):
- Melvin Frank
- Writer(s):
- Melvin Frank, Joseph Petracca, Frank Fenton
- Producer(s):
- Melvin Frank, Norman Panama
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