6.0 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR19421h 10mUnited States of America

Shepherd of the Ozarks

Topics:#ozarks

Synopsis

Aluminum magnate James J. Maloney, Sr. meets with government officials to discuss the war effort and the need to end price-fixing. After the meeting, Maloney receives word that his son Jimmy, a playboy turned Army flight instructor, is lost with his navigator, Scully, somewhere in the Ozarks. While Maloney rushes to find his son, Jimmy and Scully crash land in the small town of Weaverville, where the mayor and his wife, Abner and Elviry Weaver, are trying to impress upon the citizens that they are better off in the mountains than in the big city

Top Cast

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Leon Weaver

Abner

Frank Weaver

Cicero

June Weaver

Elviry

Marilyn Hare

Susanna Weaver

Frank Albertson

Lieutenant James J. 'Jimmy' Maloney, Jr.

Thurston Hall

James Maloney

Johnny Arthur

Doolittle

William Haade

Dudd Hitt

Wade Crosby

Kirk

Joe Devlin

Louie

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 26, 1942

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Frank McDonald
Screenplay & Story: Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan
Original Title: Shepherd of the Ozarks
Country of Origin: United States of America
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: 1h 10m
Production Studios: Republic Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Frank McDonald

Screenplay & Story

Dorrell McGowan, Stuart E. McGowan

Department Leadership Roster

Dorrell McGowan

Writer

Frank McDonald

Director

Stuart E. McGowan

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shepherd of the Ozarks

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shepherd of the Ozarks about?

Aluminum magnate James J. Maloney, Sr. meets with government officials to discuss the war effort and the need to end price-fixing. After the meeting, Maloney receives word that his son Jimmy, a playboy turned Army flight instructor, is lost with his navigator, Scully, somewhere in the Ozarks. While Maloney rushes to find his son, Jimmy and Scully crash land in the small town of Weaverville, where the mayor and his wife, Abner and Elviry Weaver, are trying to impress upon the citizens that they are better off in the mountains than in the big city

Who directed Shepherd of the Ozarks?

Shepherd of the Ozarks was directed by Frank McDonald.

Who stars in Shepherd of the Ozarks?

The principal cast of Shepherd of the Ozarks includes Leon Weaver, Frank Weaver, June Weaver, Marilyn Hare, Frank Albertson.

When was Shepherd of the Ozarks released and how long is it?

Shepherd of the Ozarks was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Shepherd of the Ozarks?

Shepherd of the Ozarks holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).