The Southerner
“The picture that never lets go of your heart!”
Synopsis
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?
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Zachary Scott
Sam Tucker
Betty Field
Nona Tucker
J. Carrol Naish
Devers
Beulah Bondi
Granny Tucker
Percy Kilbride
W. Harmie
Charles Kemper
Tim
Blanche Yurka
Mama Tucker
Norman Lloyd
Finlay
Estelle Taylor
Lizzie
Paul Harvey
Ruston
Noreen Nash
Becky Devers
Paul E. Burns
Uncle Pete Tucker
Jay Gilpin
Jottie Tucker
Jean Vanderwilt
Daisy Tucker
Jack Norworth
Dr. White
Nestor Paiva
Bartender
Almira Sessions
Mrs. Burke (uncredited)
Rudy Bowman
Townsman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 30, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Screenplay & Story
- George Sessions Perry, Jean Renoir, Hugo Butler, Nunnally Johnson, William Faulkner
- Original Score
- Werner Janssen
- Original Title
- The Southerner
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Jean Renoir Productions, United Artists, David L. Loew Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Renoir
George Sessions Perry, Jean Renoir, Hugo Butler, Nunnally Johnson, William Faulkner
Werner Janssen
Lucien N. Andriot
Gregg Tallas
Department Leadership Roster
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Jean Renoir
Director
Jean Renoir
Writer
Gregg Tallas
Editor
Werner Janssen
Original Music Composer
Nunnally Johnson
Writer
Eugène Lourié
Production Design
William Faulkner
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Southerner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Southerner about?
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?
Who directed The Southerner?
The Southerner was directed by Jean Renoir.
Who stars in The Southerner?
The principal cast of The Southerner includes Zachary Scott, Betty Field, J. Carrol Naish, Beulah Bondi, Percy Kilbride.
When was The Southerner released and how long is it?
The Southerner was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Southerner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Southerner was composed by Werner Janssen.
Is The Southerner based on a book or true story?
The Southerner is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "George Sessions Perry".