Allegheny Uprising (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1939, Allegheny Uprising is an action, adventure, history and western film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 81 minutes. “PIONEERS WHO MADE AMERICA GREAT!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. South western Pennsylvania area of colonial America, 1760s. Colonial distaste and disapproval of the British government is starting to surface. Many local colonists have been killed by American Indians who are armed with rifles supplied by white traders.
Who’s in it. Allegheny Uprising stars John Wayne as Jim Smith, Claire Trevor as Janie MacDougall, George Sanders as Captain Swanson and Brian Donlevy as Ralph Callendar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Allegheny Uprising has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Allegheny Uprising page.
If you liked it. Fans of Allegheny Uprising 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 Allegheny Uprising (1939)?
- In US, Allegheny Uprising is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Allegheny Uprising worth watching?
- Allegheny Uprising holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, history and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Allegheny Uprising?
- Allegheny Uprising stars John Wayne, Claire Trevor, George Sanders, Brian Donlevy and Wilfrid Lawson.
- When was Allegheny Uprising released?
- Allegheny Uprising was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.