Yankee Fakir (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1947, Yankee Fakir is an action, adventure and western film directed by W. Lee Wilder, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. A medicine show pitchman investigates a small town murder in Arizona.
Who’s in it. Yankee Fakir stars Douglas Fowley as Murgatroyd Bartholomew Davis, Joan Woodbury as Mary Mason, Clem Bevans as Shaggy Hartley (aka "Prof. Davis") and Frank Reicher as H.W. Randall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Yankee Fakir has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yankee Fakir page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yankee Fakir tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yankee Fakir (1947)?
- In US, Yankee Fakir is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Yankee Fakir worth watching?
- Yankee Fakir holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Yankee Fakir?
- Yankee Fakir stars Douglas Fowley, Joan Woodbury, Clem Bevans, Frank Reicher and Ransom M. Sherman.