The Southerner

"The picture that never lets go of your heart!"

Dec 22 1945 Approved 1h 32m
Drama

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?

Plot

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

Hugo Butler, George Sessions Perry, Jean Renoir

Directed by

Jean Renoir

Cast

Zachary Scott, Betty Field, J. Carrol Naish

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

United Artists, Jean Renoir Productions, Loew-Hakim

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 3 wins & 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
4,046
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA