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Tennessee's Partner (1955)

"When the West was a Shameless Young Hussy!"

6.319551h 27mEN
Western

Directed by Allan Dwan

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

EN

Release

September 21, 1955

Director

Allan Dwan

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 steam...

Cast

John Payne

John Payne

Tennessee

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

Cowpoke

Rhonda Fleming

Rhonda Fleming

Elizabeth 'Duchess' Farnham

Coleen Gray

Coleen Gray

Goldie Slater

Anthony Caruso

Anthony Caruso

Turner (as Tony Caruso)

Morris Ankrum

Morris Ankrum

Judge Parker

Leo Gordon

Leo Gordon

The Sheriff

Chubby Johnson

Chubby Johnson

Grubstake McNiven

Joe Devlin

Joe Devlin

Prendergast

Myron Healey

Myron Healey

Reynolds

John Mansfield

John Mansfield

Clifford

Angie Dickinson

Angie Dickinson

Abby Dean (uncredited)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Tennessee's Partner (1955), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Tennessee's Partner. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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