The Swamp Fox

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The Swamp Fox

"The Exploits of Francis Marion"

1959- 1961

2 Seasons

8 Episodes

6.7(3 votes)

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Overview

The story of Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion, an American patriot who fought the British Tories using unusual methods, becoming known as “The Swamp Fox.”

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Leslie Nielsen

Francis Marion (The Swamp Fox)

Dick Foran

Gabriel Marion

J. Pat O'Malley

O'Reilly

Arthur Hunnicutt

Joy Page

Mary Videau

James Seay

Louise Beavers

Myron Healey

Major Peter Horry

Patrick Macnee

Sean McClory

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