Tennessee's Partner (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1955, Tennessee's Partner is an action, drama and western film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 87 minutes. “When the West was a Shameless Young Hussy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A tough, womanizing high-stakes gambler known only as Tennessee has an uneasy relationship with Duchess, madam of a thinly-disguised bordello, and no other friends at all. But he's saved from murder by a lonesome cowpoke ('My friends call me Cowpoke'), in town to meet his fiancée Goldie on the steamboat. When she arrives, there's a mysterious undercurrent between Goldie and Tennessee, whose newfound friendship with Cowpoke is destined to be severely tried...
Who’s in it. Tennessee's Partner stars John Payne as Tennessee, Ronald Reagan as Cowpoke, Rhonda Fleming as Elizabeth 'Duchess' Farnham and Coleen Gray as Goldie Slater, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Tennessee's Partner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Fandor, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tennessee's Partner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tennessee's Partner 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 Tennessee's Partner (1955)?
- In US, Tennessee's Partner is available to stream on Philo, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tennessee's Partner worth watching?
- Tennessee's Partner holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tennessee's Partner?
- Tennessee's Partner stars John Payne, Ronald Reagan, Rhonda Fleming, Coleen Gray and Anthony Caruso.
- When was Tennessee's Partner released?
- Tennessee's Partner was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.