The Man from Dakota (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, The Man from Dakota is a drama, war, history and western film directed by Leslie Fenton, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. A frontier scout, a Boston officer and a Russian girl escape with a map past Confederates.
Who’s in it. The Man from Dakota stars Wallace Beery as "Bar" Barstow, John Howard as Oliver Clark, Dolores del Río as Jenny Sanford and Donald Meek as Mr. Vestry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Man from Dakota has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from Dakota page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from Dakota tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from Dakota (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from Dakota change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Man from Dakota worth watching?
- The Man from Dakota holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man from Dakota?
- The Man from Dakota stars Wallace Beery, John Howard, Dolores del Río, Donald Meek and Robert Barrat.
- When was The Man from Dakota released?
- The Man from Dakota was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.