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Kangaroo
Kangaroo

Kangaroo

Genres

AdventureDramaRomance

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In turn-of-the-century Australia, two criminals ingratiate themselves with a rancher in order to swindle him. However, the two partners become rivals for the affection of the rancher's beautiful daughter.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

84 mins

Rating

5.2/10

Release Date

16 May 1952

Country

United States of America

Cast

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Dell McGuire

Peter Lawford

Peter Lawford

Richard Connor

Richard Boone

Richard Boone

John W. Gamble

Finlay Currie

Finlay Currie

Michael McGuire

Chips Rafferty

Chips Rafferty

Trooper 'Len' Leonard

Letty Craydon

Letty Craydon

Kathleen, McGuire's Housekeeper

Charles Tingwell

Charles Tingwell

Matt

Steve Dodd

Steve Dodd

Sailor (uncredited)

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