The Kansan (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1943, The Kansan is a romance and western film directed by George Archainbaud, running about 79 minutes. “SMASHING FISTS AND CRASHING BULLETS...OF DESPERATE MEN IN LOVE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wounded while stopping the James gang from robbing the local bank, a cowboy wakes up in the hospital to find that he's been elected town marshal. He soon comes into conflict with the town banker, who controls everything in town and is squeezing the townspeople for every penny he can get out of them.
Who’s in it. The Kansan stars Richard Dix as John Bonniwell, Jane Wyatt as Eleanor Sager, Albert Dekker as Steve Barat and Eugene Pallette as Tom Waggoner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Kansan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kansan page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kansan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kansan (1943)?
- In US, The Kansan is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Kansan worth watching?
- The Kansan holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kansan?
- The Kansan stars Richard Dix, Jane Wyatt, Albert Dekker, Eugene Pallette and Victor Jory.
- When was The Kansan released?
- The Kansan was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.