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Release Year1957
Runtime2 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresWestern, Drama
Votes5
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Californians
About The Californians
San Franciscans during the goldrush of the 1850s attempt to maintain law and order in their wild city. Newly arrived Matthew Wayne becomes sheriff, then marshal, and organizes the city police force while expressing interest in the young widow Fanzler and sparring with attorney Pitt. Adam Kennedy appears as Dion Patrick, an Irish newspaperman who helps the local vigilante committee.
Directed by —, The Californians leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Coogan, Sean McClory, Adam Kennedy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about western titles of 1957.
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