Dakota
THE YEAR'S TOP ACTION ROMANCE!
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Dakota
- Genres: Western
- Release Date: 1945-12-15
- Runtime: 82 minutes
- Rating: 5.1/10 (31 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Republic Pictures
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.6366
- Languages: English, Italian
Cast & Crew
John Wayne
as John Devlin
Vera Ralston
as Sandy Poli (Devlin)
Walter Brennan
as Capt. Bounce of the Riverbird
Ward Bond
as Jim Bender
Ona Munson
as 'Jersey' Thomas
Hugo Haas
as Marko Poli
Mike Mazurki
as 'Bigtree' Collins
Olive Blakeney
as Mrs. Stowe
Paul Fix
as Carp
Grant Withers
as Slagin
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dakota?▼
Dakota is a Western movie directed by . It was released on 1945-12-15.
Who are the main actors in Dakota?▼
The main cast includes John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond, Ona Munson, .
Where can I watch Dakota online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Dakota is available.
Is Dakota based on a true story?▼
THE YEAR'S TOP ACTION ROMANCE!
What is the IMDb rating of Dakota?▼
Dakota has an IMDb rating of 5.1/10 based on 31 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Dakota?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Dakota?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Republic Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Dakota filmed?▼
Dakota was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Dakota?▼
The total runtime of Dakota is 82 minutes.
Is Dakota suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Dakota?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Dakota.
Does Dakota have a post-credit scene?▼
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