
The Fighting Kentuckian
ROUGHER, TOUGHER, MORE ROMANTIC THAN EVER!
Directed by George Waggner
Produced by Republic Pictures, John Wayne Productions
A straightforward 1940s Western romance where a Kentucky militiaman protects his French love interest from land-theft conspirators, balancing action with earnest sentiment.
John Breen (John Wayne), a Kentucky militiaman falls in love with French exile Fleurette De Marchand (Vera Ralston). He discovers a plot to steal the land that Fleurette's exiles plan to settle on and aims to foil it.
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Does The Fighting Kentuckian end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.
Is The Fighting Kentuckian sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is The Fighting Kentuckian easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is The Fighting Kentuckian scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
Is The Fighting Kentuckian violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The Fighting Kentuckian
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Fighting Kentuckian
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Fighting Kentuckian, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Fighting Kentuckian, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Fighting Kentuckian, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































