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Kangaroo (1952)

Genre : Adventure, Drama, Romance

Runtime : 1H 24M

Director : Lewis Milestone
Writer : Harry Kleiner

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Maureen O'Hara
Maureen O'Hara
Dell McGuire
Peter Lawford
Peter Lawford
Richard Connor
Richard Boone
Richard Boone
John W. Gamble
Finlay Currie
Finlay Currie
Michael McGuire
Chips Rafferty
Chips Rafferty
Trooper 'Len' Leonard
Letty Craydon
Letty Craydon
Kathleen, McGuire's Housekeeper
Charles Tingwell
Charles Tingwell
Matt
Steve Dodd
Steve Dodd
Sailor (uncredited)

Crews

Lewis Milestone
Lewis Milestone
Director
Sol Kaplan
Sol Kaplan
Original Music Composer
Charles G. Clarke
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
Harry Kleiner
Harry Kleiner
Screenplay
Martin Berkeley
Martin Berkeley
Story

Trailers and other movies

Kangaroo - The Australian Story (1952) Clip

Posters and backgrounds

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