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Kangaroo

1952-05-16 · 84 min · ★ 5.7

Adventure · Drama · Romance

In turn-of-the-century Australia, two criminals ingratiate themselves with a rancher in order to swindle him. However, the two partners become rivals for the affection of the rancher's beautiful daughter.

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Directors
Lewis Milestone
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Maureen O'HaraMaureen O'HaraDell McGuire
Peter LawfordPeter LawfordRichard Connor
Richard BooneRichard BooneJohn W. Gamble
Finlay CurrieFinlay CurrieMichael McGuire
Chips RaffertyChips RaffertyTrooper 'Len' Leonard
Letty CraydonKathleen, McGuire's Housekeeper
Charles TingwellCharles TingwellMatt
Steve DoddSteve DoddSailor (uncredited)

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