archytele The Vault

Kangaroo 1952

Status
Released
Runtime
84 minutes
Director
Lewis Milestone
Network
20th Century Fox
★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 NR AdventureDramaRomance Released
Find a cinema
Community & Your Rating
★ 5.7/10
Advertisement
Quick answer

What is Kangaroo?

Kangaroo is a 1952 American Western film also known as The Australian Story, directed by Lewis Milestone. Set in turn-of-the-century Australia, the plot follows two criminals who ingratiate themselves with a rancher to swindle him, only to become rivals for the affection of the rancher's beautiful daughter.

Type
Film
Year
1952
Status
Released
Runtime
84 minutes
Release date
May 16, 1952
Studios
20th Century Fox
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Romance
Updated
Series guide

At a glance

Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.7/10
Episode runtime
~84 minutes
Status
Released
Network
20th Century Fox

Trailer

Overview

Kangaroo is a 1952 American Western film also known as The Australian Story, directed by Lewis Milestone. Set in turn-of-the-century Australia, the plot follows two criminals who ingratiate themselves with a rancher to swindle him, only to become rivals for the affection of the rancher's beautiful daughter.

Culturally significant as the first Technicolor film shot on location in Australia, the production features a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes and spans the adventure, drama, and romance genres. The cast includes Maureen O'Hara, Peter Lawford, Finlay Currie, Richard Boone, and Chips Rafferty, and the film was later remade as The Jackals in Africa in 1967.

Advertisement

Should you watch it?

“Two criminals swindle an Australian rancher before turning rivals for his daughter.”

Reasons to watch
  • It is the first Technicolor film filmed on location in Australia.
  • It is directed by Lewis Milestone.
  • It stars Maureen O'Hara, Peter Lawford, Finlay Currie, Richard Boone, and Chips Rafferty.
Keep in mind
  • The provided sources do not contain information about negative aspects to justify skipping the film beyond personal preference.

Watch it if you want to see a 1952 American Western film directed by Lewis Milestone.

The tone and pacing reflect a 1952 adventure, drama, and romance film with a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about Kangaroo — answers are spoiler-safe.

Your verdict

Is Kangaroo worth watching?

Cast

Verified insights

Frequently asked questions

Where can I stream Kangaroo?

It is available to stream free on Plex.

Is the film worth watching?

It holds a 76 percent rating on CSFD.cz and was the first Technicolor film shot on location in Australia.

What is the binge duration or runtime?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes.

What are the essential episodes or viewing details?

This is a feature film rather than a series, directed by Lewis Milestone and released in May 1952.

Advertisement

Explore Kangaroo

If you like Kangaroo

See all similar titles →

What viewers say

No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Kangaroo.