Watch The Southerner (1945) Official Trailer
The picture that never lets go of your heart!
7.1 / 10 IMDb April 30, 1945 1h 32m
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?
Director
Runtime
1h 32m
Release Date
April 30, 1945
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Rated
Approved
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Awards
Nominated for 3 Oscars. 3 wins & 3 nominations total
Cast
Zachary Scott
as Sam Tucker
Betty Field
as Nona Tucker
J. Carrol Naish
as Devers
Beulah Bondi
as Granny Tucker
Percy Kilbride
as W. Harmie
Charles Kemper
as Tim
Blanche Yurka
as Mama Tucker
Norman Lloyd
as Finlay
Estelle Taylor
as Lizzie
Paul Harvey
as Ruston
Noreen Nash
as Becky Devers
Paul E. Burns
as Uncle Pete Tucker
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Jay Gilpin
as Jottie Tucker
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Jean Vanderwilt
as Daisy Tucker
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Jack Norworth
as Dr. White
Nestor Paiva
as Bartender
Almira Sessions
as Mrs. Burke (uncredited)
Rudy Bowman
as Townsman (uncredited)
Nora Bush
as Townswoman (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambers
as Store Customer (uncredited)
Production Companies
Jean Renoir Productions
United ArtistsDavid L. Loew Productions
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