The Jayhawkers! (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1959, The Jayhawkers! is an action and western film directed by Melvin Frank, running about 100 minutes. “Against the background of a turbulent era when Civil War was a flaming cloud on history's horizon . . A TREMENDOUS MOTION PICTURE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Before the U.S. Civil War rebel leader Luke Darcy sees himself as leader of a new independent Republic of Kansas but the military governor sends an ex-raider to capture Darcy.
Who’s in it. The Jayhawkers! stars Jeff Chandler as Luke Darcy, Fess Parker as Cam Bleeker, Nicole Maurey as Jeanne Dubois and Henry Silva as Lordan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Jayhawkers! 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 The Jayhawkers! page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Jayhawkers! 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 The Jayhawkers! (1959)?
- In US, The Jayhawkers! 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 The Jayhawkers! worth watching?
- The Jayhawkers! holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Jayhawkers!?
- The Jayhawkers! stars Jeff Chandler, Fess Parker, Nicole Maurey, Henry Silva and Herbert Rudley.
- When was The Jayhawkers! released?
- The Jayhawkers! was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.