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The Shepherd of the Hills

NR19411h 38mHenry Hathaway
IMDb 6.9

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"He Tamed Their Wild Hearts With His Courage and Won Them With His Love"

Young Matt Matthews, an Ozark Mountains moonshiner, hates the father he has never seen, who apparently deserted Matt's mother and left her to die. His obsession contributes to the hatred rampant in the mountains. However, the arrival of a stranger, Daniel Howitt, begins to positively affect the mountain people, who learn to shed their hatred under his gentle influence.

DramaWestern
FightBitternessMoonshineOzarksNewcomerHateAvengementEnthusiastic

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What is The Shepherd of the Hills (1941) about?

Young Matt Matthews, an Ozark Mountains moonshiner, hates the father he has never seen, who apparently deserted Matt's mother and left her to die. His obsession contributes to the hatred rampant in the mountains. However, the arrival of a stranger, Daniel Howitt, begins to positively affect the mountain people, who learn to shed their hatred under his gentle influence.

Who stars in The Shepherd of the Hills?

The Shepherd of the Hills stars John Wayne (Young Matt Matthews), Betty Field (Sammy Lane), Harry Carey (Daniel Howitt), Beulah Bondi (Aunt Mollie Matthews), James Barton (Old Matt Matthews). The film was directed by Henry Hathaway.

How long is The Shepherd of the Hills?

The Shepherd of the Hills has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1941. It is rated NR.

Is The Shepherd of the Hills worth watching?

The Shepherd of the Hills holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Drama, Western are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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