Movie

Dakota

“THE YEAR'S TOP ACTION ROMANCE!”

★ 5.2(35)19451h 22m

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Good to know

Director: Joseph Kane
Release date: 1945-12-15
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Republic Pictures

About Dakota

Dakota is a 1945 movie in the Western genre, directed by Joseph Kane, starring John Wayne, Vera Ralston and Walter Brennan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dakota in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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..

Cast

John Wayne

John Devlin

Vera Ralston

Sandy Poli

Walter Brennan

Bounce of the Riverbird

Ward Bond

Jim Bender

Ona Munson

Jersey Thomas

Hugo Haas

Marko Poli

Mike Mazurki

Bigtree Collins

Olive Blakeney

Mrs. Stowe

Paul Fix

Carp

Grant Withers

Slagin

Robert Livingston

Lieutenant

Olin Howland

Devlin's Driver

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dakota in Mexico?+

Dakota is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Dakota on Netflix?+

Dakota is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Dakota?+

Dakota has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in Dakota?+

Dakota stars John Wayne, Vera Ralston, Walter Brennan, Ward Bond and Ona Munson.

When did Dakota come out?+

Dakota is a 1945 movie directed by Joseph Kane.

What genre is Dakota?+

Dakota is Western film.

Who directed Dakota?+

Dakota was directed by Joseph Kane.