Frenchie (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1950, Frenchie is a western film directed by Louis King, running about 81 minutes. “Every Inch of Her Was Against the Law! She's Tameless...He's Tough!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frenchie Fontaine sells her successful business in New Orleans to come West. Her reason? Find the men who killed her father, Frank Dawson. But she only knows one of the two who did and she's determined to find out the other.
Who’s in it. Frenchie stars Joel McCrea as Sheriff Tom Banning, Shelley Winters as Frenchie Fontaine, Paul Kelly as Pete Lambert and Elsa Lanchester as Countess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Frenchie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Frenchie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Frenchie 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 Frenchie (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Frenchie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Frenchie worth watching?
- Frenchie holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Frenchie?
- Frenchie stars Joel McCrea, Shelley Winters, Paul Kelly, Elsa Lanchester and Marie Windsor.
- When was Frenchie released?
- Frenchie was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.