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The Southerner

19451h 32mJean Renoir
IMDb 7.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%

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"The picture that never lets go of your heart!"

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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TexasMigrant FarmworkerFarmerSharecropperCotton PickerAmused

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What is The Southerner (1945) 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 stars in The Southerner?

The Southerner stars Zachary Scott (Sam Tucker), Betty Field (Nona Tucker), J. Carrol Naish (Devers), Beulah Bondi (Granny Tucker), Percy Kilbride (W. Harmie). The film was directed by Jean Renoir.

How long is The Southerner?

The Southerner has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1945.

Is The Southerner worth watching?

The Southerner holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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