John Oakhurst — The Outcasts of Poker Flat Character Profile

About John Oakhurst

A gambler banished from Poker Flat who assumes leadership of the exiled group. He guides them to a cabin during a blizzard, forms a bond with Cal, exposes Ryker's brutality, kills Ryker in self-defense, and leaves with Cal.

Character Facts

Played by

Dale Robertson

Appears in

The Outcasts of Poker Flat (1952)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• John Oakhurst — Alliance Confidant — Cal (Anne Baxter)

  Cal trusts Oakhurst with her deepest secret.

• John Oakhurst — Conflict Archenemy — Ryker (Cameron Mitchell)

  Oakhurst and Ryker are mortal enemies.

• John Oakhurst — Professional Guide — Tom Dakin (Craig Hill)

  Oakhurst acts as the experienced guide for Tom and the others.

• John Oakhurst — Social Fellow Exile — Drunk (Dick Rich)

  Oakhurst and Drunk share the status of banished outcasts.

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More characters from The Outcasts of Poker Flat

• Cal (Anne Baxter)
• Mrs. Shipton aka 'The Duchess' (Miriam Hopkins)
• Piney Wilson (Barbara Bates)
• Tom Dakin (Craig Hill)
• Ryker (Cameron Mitchell)
• Jake Watterson (as Billy Lynn) (William H. Lynn)
• Drunk (Dick Rich)