The Wild Dakotas (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film
Released in 1956, The Wild Dakotas is a western film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 73 minutes. “Land of Treachery!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Aaron Baring signs on as wagon master for a group of settlers headed to Montana's Powder River Valley, his dictatorial style soon creates problems. When the settlers reach their destination, Baring unwisely declares war on the local Indians. When savvy frontier scout Jim Henry tries to promote cooperation between the natives and the newly arrived settlers, Baring responds by having Williams whipped.
Who’s in it. The Wild Dakotas stars Bill Williams as Jim Henry, Coleen Gray as Sue 'Lucky' Duneen, Jim Davis as Aaron Baring and John Litel as Morgan Wheeler, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Dakotas page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Dakotas tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Dakotas (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wild Dakotas change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Wild Dakotas?
- The Wild Dakotas stars Bill Williams, Coleen Gray, Jim Davis, John Litel and Dickie Jones.
- When was The Wild Dakotas released?
- The Wild Dakotas was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.