Tap Roots
“When she lost her lover...her sister gained one!”
Synopsis
Set at the beginning of the Civil War, Tap Roots is all about a county in Mississippi which chooses to secede from the state rather than enter the conflict. The county is protected from the Confederacy by an abolitionist and a Native American gentleman. The abolitionist's daughter is courted by a powerful newspaper publisher when her fiance, a confederate officer, elopes with the girl's sister. The daughter at first resists the publisher's attentions, but turns to him for aid when her ex-fiance plans to capture the seceding county on behalf of the South.
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Tap Roots on TNT advert bumper (1990)
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-18
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Van Heflin
Keith Alexander
Susan Hayward
Morna Dabney
Boris Karloff
Tishomingo
Julie London
Aven Dabney
Whitfield Connor
Clay MacIvor
Ward Bond
Hoab Dabney
Richard Long
Bruce Dabney
Arthur Shields
Reverend Kirkland
Griff Barnett
Dr. MacIntosh
Sondra Rodgers
Shellie Dabney
Ruby Dandridge
Dabby
Russell Simpson
Big Sam Dabney
Gregg Barton
Captain (uncredited)
John Beck
Refugee (uncredited)
William Challee
Sergeant (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Leader (uncredited)
Jack Davis
Militia Captain (uncredited)
Dick Dickinson
Field Hand (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 25, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Le May
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Tap Roots
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Walter Wanger Productions, Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Alan Le May, James H. Street
Frank Skinner
Lionel Lindon, Winton C. Hoch
Milton Carruth
Walter Wanger
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Walter Wanger
Producer
Milton Carruth
Editor
Alan Le May
Screenplay
Alexander Golitzen
Production Design
Yvonne Wood
Costume Design
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Winton C. Hoch
Director of Photography
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tap Roots
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What is Tap Roots about?
Set at the beginning of the Civil War, Tap Roots is all about a county in Mississippi which chooses to secede from the state rather than enter the conflict. The county is protected from the Confederacy by an abolitionist and a Native American gentleman. The abolitionist's daughter is courted by a powerful newspaper publisher when her fiance, a confederate officer, elopes with the girl's sister. The daughter at first resists the publisher's attentions, but turns to him for aid when her ex-fiance plans to capture the seceding county on behalf of the South.
Who directed Tap Roots?
Tap Roots was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in Tap Roots?
The principal cast of Tap Roots includes Van Heflin, Susan Hayward, Boris Karloff, Julie London, Whitfield Connor.
When was Tap Roots released and how long is it?
Tap Roots was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Tap Roots?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tap Roots was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is Tap Roots based on a book or true story?
Tap Roots is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James H. Street".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tap Roots?
Tap Roots holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).