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Dakota
Directed by
Joseph Kane
Not Rated
1945
82m
Western
5.9
42%
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In 1871 Dakota, two crooked businessmen oppose the local wheat farmers and the railroad development to control the town of Fargo.
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Cast of Dakota
John Wayne
John Devlin
Vera Ralston
Sandy Poli (Devlin)
Walter Brennan
Capt. 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 (as Olin Howlin)
Pierre Watkin
Wexton Geary
Robert Barrat
Anson Stowe (as Robert H. Barrat)
Jonathan Hale
Col. Wordin
Robert Blake
Little Boy (as Bobby Blake)
Paul Hurst
Captain Spotts
Eddy Waller
Stagecoach Driver
Sarah Padden
Mrs. Plummer
Jack La Rue
Suade
George Cleveland
Mr. Plummer
Selmer Jackson
Dr. Judson
Claire Du Brey
Wahtonka
Roy Barcroft
Poli's Driver
Kenne Duncan
Henchman (uncredited)
Fred Graham
Bouncer (uncredited)
Lorna Gray
Entertainer (uncredited)
William Haade
Roughneck in Saloon (uncredited)
Linda Stirling
Entertainer (uncredited)
Nick Stewart
Nicodemus (as Nicodemus Stewart)
Joseph Kane
Director / Producer
Carl Foreman
Writer
Lawrence Hazard
Writer
Howard Estabrook
Writer
Dakota Ratings & Reviews
Mister Arn
June 11, 2025
“Dakota” is a John Wayne Western that attempts to balance romance, frontier justice, and railroad expansion, while also incorporating a greedy land grab plot. There's an attempt at comic relief with Nicodemus that’s more offensive than funny. It’s a low-budget effort, and while Wayne completists will check it off their list, it’s unlikely to leave a lasting impression.
EmanuelLevy.Com
Emanuel Levy
A weak adventure featuring John Wayne (before he became a star), mostly known today for its unsuccesful effort of making Czech Vera Raltson a Hollywood star.
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Dennis Schwartz
Languid at times and poorly paced.
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