The Southerner (1945)

  • NR
  • 04/30/1945 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 32m

The picture that never lets go of your heart!

Overview

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?

Jean Renoir

Director, Writer

George Sessions Perry

Novel

Nunnally Johnson

Writer

William Faulkner

Writer

Cast

Zachary Scott's headshot

Zachary Scott

Sam Tucker
Betty Field's headshot

Betty Field

Nona Tucker
J. Carrol Naish's headshot

J. Carrol Naish

Devers
Beulah Bondi's headshot

Beulah Bondi

Granny Tucker
Percy Kilbride's headshot

Percy Kilbride

W. Harmie
Charles Kemper's headshot

Charles Kemper

Tim
Blanche Yurka's headshot

Blanche Yurka

Mama Tucker
Norman Lloyd's headshot

Norman Lloyd

Finlay

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