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Dakota

Dakota

Dakota
1945 1h 22m5.1

Dakota

“THE YEAR'S TOP ACTION ROMANCE!”

Western
5.1

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In 1871, professional gambler John Devlin elopes with Sandra "Sandy" Poli, daughter of Marko Poli, an immigrant who has risen to railroad tycoon. Sandy, knowing that the railroad is to be extended into Dakota, plans to use their $20,000 nest egg to buy land options to sell to the railroad at a profit. On the stage trip to Ft. Abercrombie, their fellow passengers are Jim Bender and Bigtree Collins, who practically own the town of Fargo and Devlin is aware that they are prepared to protect the little empire... trying to drive out the farmers by burning their property, destroying their wheat, and blaming the devastation on the Indians. Continuing their journey north on the river aboard the "River Bird', Sandy and John meet Captain Bounce, an irascible old seafarer. Two of Bendender's henchmen, Slagin and Carp, board the boat and relieve John of his $20,000 at gunpoint. Captain Bounce, chasing the robber's dinghy..

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DirectorJoseph Kane
ScreenplayLawrence Hazard
StatusReleased
ReleasedDecember 15, 1945
CountryUnited States of America
Languageen
Runtime1h 22m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.1 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.0 / 10
Votes33
GenresWestern
StudioRepublic Pictures
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Cast

John Wayne

John Wayne

John Devlin

Vera Ralston

Vera Ralston

Sandy Poli

Walter Brennan

Walter Brennan

Bounce of the Riverbird

Ward Bond

Ward Bond

Jim Bender

Ona Munson

Ona Munson

Jersey Thomas

Hugo Haas

Hugo Haas

Marko Poli

Mike Mazurki

Mike Mazurki

Bigtree Collins

Olive Blakeney

Olive Blakeney

Mrs. Stowe

Paul Fix

Paul Fix

Carp

Grant Withers

Grant Withers

Slagin

Robert Livingston

Robert Livingston

Lieutenant

Olin Howland

Olin Howland

Devlin's Driver

Pierre Watkin

Pierre Watkin

Wexton Geary

Robert Barrat

Robert Barrat

Anson Stowe

Jonathan Hale

Jonathan Hale

Colonel Wordin

Robert Blake

Robert Blake

Little Boy

Paul Hurst

Paul Hurst

Captain Spotts

Eddy Waller

Eddy Waller

Stagecoach Driver

Sarah Padden

Sarah Padden

Mrs. Plummer

Jack La Rue

Jack La Rue

Suade

George Cleveland

George Cleveland

Mr. Plummer

Selmer Jackson

Selmer Jackson

Dr. Judson

Claire Du Brey

Claire Du Brey

Wahtonka

Roy Barcroft

Roy Barcroft

Poli's Driver

Kenne Duncan

Kenne Duncan

Henchman (uncredited)

Fred Graham

Fred Graham

Bouncer (uncredited)

Lorna Gray

Lorna Gray

Entertainer (uncredited)

William Haade

William Haade

Roughneck in Saloon (uncredited)

Linda Stirling

Linda Stirling

Entertainer (uncredited)

Nick Stewart

Nick Stewart

Nicodemus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dakota

Where can I watch Dakota?

Dakota (1945) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Dakota about?

In 1871, professional gambler John Devlin elopes with Sandra "Sandy" Poli, daughter of Marko Poli, an immigrant who has risen to railroad tycoon. Sandy, knowing that the railroad is to be extended into Dakota, plans to use their $20,000 nest egg to buy land options to sell to the...

Who directed Dakota?

Dakota (1945) was directed by Joseph Kane. The film is a Western production with a runtime of 1h 22m, rated 5.1/10.

How long is Dakota?

Dakota runs 1h 22m (82 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.1/10 from 33 votes. Genre: Western.

Is Dakota worth watching?

Dakota is rated 5.1/10 by 33 viewers — below average. A good pick for Western fans.