Kansas Pacific (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1953, Kansas Pacific is an action and western film directed by Ray Nazarro, running about 73 minutes. “Built by bullets, dynamite, and blood-stained spikes!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Just before the Civil War (but after the South has seceded), Southern saboteurs try to prevent railroad construction from crossing Kansas to the frontier; army captain Nelson is sent out to oppose them. As the tracks push westward, Nelson must contend with increasingly violent sabotage, while trying to romance the foreman's pretty daughter Barbara.
Who’s in it. Kansas Pacific stars Sterling Hayden as Capt. John Nelson, Eve Miller as Barbara Bruce, Barton MacLane as Cal Bruce and Harry Shannon as Smokestack the Train Engineer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Kansas Pacific has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kansas Pacific page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kansas Pacific 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 Kansas Pacific (1953)?
- In US, Kansas Pacific is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kansas Pacific worth watching?
- Kansas Pacific holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Kansas Pacific?
- Kansas Pacific stars Sterling Hayden, Eve Miller, Barton MacLane, Harry Shannon and Tom Fadden.
- When was Kansas Pacific released?
- Kansas Pacific was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.