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Davy Crockett and the River Pirates   1956         N/R, 81 min. Genre: Family / Adventure / Western / Comedy / Drama Director: Norman Foster   Cast: Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Jeff York, Kenneth Tobey, Clem Bevans, Irvin Ashkenazy, Frank Richards, Walter Catlett, Douglass Dumbrille, Paul Newlan, Mort Mills, Troy Melton, Hank Worden, Dick Crockett, William Fawcett   This film splices together TV episodes of the story of Davy Crockett (Fess Parker) and his sidekick George Russell (Buddy Ebsen) when they encounter keel-boater Mike Fink (Jeff York). Mike challenges Davy and George to a river race to New Orleans, during which they deal not only with the dangerous rapids but with the River Pirates as well. Following the race, Davy and Mike join forces to try to prevent an Indian war. Enjoy the ride! Cast Fess Parker Davy Crockett Buddy Ebsen George Russell Jeff York Mike Fink Kenneth Tobey Jocko Clem Bevans Cap`n Cobb Irvin Ashkenazy Moose Frank Richards Little Harpe Walter Catlett Col. Plug Douglass Dumbrille Saloon Owner Paul Newlan Big Harpe Mort Mills Sam Mason Hank Worden Fiddler William Fawcett Old Timer