---
title: "Kangaroo"
year: 1952
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kangaroo-1952"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 172493
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 5.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Kangaroo (1952) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kangaroo-1952

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two criminals swindle an Australian rancher before turning rivals for his daughter."

### Why 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.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources do not contain information about negative aspects to justify skipping the film beyond personal preference.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a 1952 adventure, drama, and romance film with a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #turn-of-the-century, #australian-outback, #criminal-partners, #romantic-rivalry, #classic-western

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lewis Milestone
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Maureen O'Hara** as *Dell McGuire*
- **Peter Lawford** as *Richard Connor*
- **Richard Boone** as *John W. Gamble*
- **Finlay Currie** as *Michael McGuire*
- **Chips Rafferty** as *Trooper 'Len' Leonard*
- **Letty Craydon** as *Kathleen, McGuire's Housekeeper*
- **Charles Tingwell** as *Matt*
- **Steve Dodd** as *Sailor (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Kangaroo?
It is available to stream free on Plex.

### Q: 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.

### Q: What is the binge duration or runtime?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kangaroo — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/172493)
- [Kangaroo (1952 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_(1952_film))
- [Kangaroo (1952) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/28473-kangaroo/prehled/)
- [Kangaroo (1952)](https://www.sms.cz/film/kangaroo-1952)
- [Watch Kangaroo (1952) Full Movie Free on Plex - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/cs/movie/kangaroo-1952)
- [Kangaroo (1952) | Filmy online ke shlédnutí zdarma | FilmyŽivě…](https://filmyzive.cz/film/kangaroo-17159/)

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