The Southerner
The Southerner

Movie·1945·1h 32m

The Southerner

The picture that never lets go of your heart!

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

Sam Tucker, a cotton picker, in search of a better future for his family, decides to grow his own cotton crop. In the first year, the Tuckers battle disease, a flood, and a jealous neighbor. Can they make it as farmers?

Written By

Nunnally Johnson, William Faulkner

Cinematography

Lucien N. Andriot

Music

Werner Janssen

Editor

Gregg Tallas

Themes

texasmigrant farmworkerfarmersharecroppercotton picker

Production House

Jean Renoir Productions
United Artists
David L. Loew Productions

Audience Score

66%

67 votes

Skip11%
Timepass27%
Go for it38%
Perfection24%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Stream

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// cast

Cast

Zachary Scott

Zachary Scott

Sam Tucker

Betty Field

Betty Field

Nona Tucker

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

Devers

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

Granny Tucker

Percy Kilbride

Percy Kilbride

W. Harmie

Charles Kemper

Charles Kemper

Tim

Blanche Yurka

Blanche Yurka

Mama Tucker

Norman Lloyd

Norman Lloyd

Finlay

Estelle Taylor

Estelle Taylor

Lizzie

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey

Ruston

Noreen Nash

Noreen Nash

Becky Devers

Paul E. Burns

Paul E. Burns

Uncle Pete Tucker

Jay Gilpin

Jottie Tucker

Jean Vanderwilt

Daisy Tucker

Jack Norworth

Dr. White

Nestor Paiva

Nestor Paiva

Bartender

Almira Sessions

Almira Sessions

Mrs. Burke (uncredited)

Rudy Bowman

Rudy Bowman

Townsman (uncredited)

// crew

Crew

Lucien N. Andriot

Director of Photography

Jean Renoir

Jean Renoir

Director, Writer

Gregg Tallas

Editor

Werner Janssen

Werner Janssen

Original Music Composer

Nunnally Johnson

Nunnally Johnson

Writer

William Faulkner

William Faulkner

Writer

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