The Southern Trail
La Piste du Sud
Synopsis
As Hélène is conveying her husband's body across the Sahara, her convoy is attacked by looters. The young widow survives only to be taken to a remote desert village called Tirzit amidst a band of lonely, ailing men. She meets her husband's partner who tries to kill her. Hélène does not report him to the police but is curious to learn the reasons for his action. Before dying of a terrible fever, the man confesses that he murdered her husband.
Top Cast
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Ketti Gallian
Hélène Marchand
Albert Préjean
Lieutenant Naud
Pierre Renoir
Stolberg
Jean-Louis Barrault
Olcott
René Lefèvre
L'instituteur Saillant
André Fouché
Sous-lieutenant Beaumont
Arthur Devère
Gingembre
Jacques Baumer
Gomez
Jean Brochard
Adjudant Soulier
Geymond Vital
Braun
Jean Témerson
Chailloux
Charles Lemontier
Le sergent Horn
Marcel Melrac
Doholu
A.S. Takal
Ali
Jany Holt
(uncredited)
Rodolphe Marcilly
(uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Billon
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Paul Gilbert
- Original Title
- La Piste du Sud
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Général Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Billon
Oscar Paul Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Billon
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Southern Trail
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What is The Southern Trail about?
As Hélène is conveying her husband's body across the Sahara, her convoy is attacked by looters. The young widow survives only to be taken to a remote desert village called Tirzit amidst a band of lonely, ailing men. She meets her husband's partner who tries to kill her. Hélène does not report him to the police but is curious to learn the reasons for his action. Before dying of a terrible fever, the man confesses that he murdered her husband.
Who directed The Southern Trail?
The Southern Trail was directed by Pierre Billon.
Who stars in The Southern Trail?
The principal cast of The Southern Trail includes Ketti Gallian, Albert Préjean, Pierre Renoir, Jean-Louis Barrault, René Lefèvre.
When was The Southern Trail released and how long is it?
The Southern Trail was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.