The Southerner 1945
“The picture that never lets go of your heart!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Director
- Jean Renoir
- Networks
- Jean Renoir Productions, United Artists, David L. Loew Productions
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What is The Southerner?
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- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1945
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 92 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 30, 1945
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Jean Renoir Productions, United Artists, David L. Loew Productions
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.6/10 from 71 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~92 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Jean Renoir Productions, United Artists, David L. Loew Productions
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Title: The Southerner.
Year: 1945.
Genre: American drama film.
Director: Jean Renoir.
Based on: 1941 novel Hold Autumn in Your Hand by George Sessions Perry.
Runtime: 1h 32m (92 minutes).
Color/Format: b&w (black and white), 16mm.
Release Date: 04/30/1945 (US).
Oscar Nominations: Best Director (Renoir's only nomination), Original Music Score, and Sound.
Cast: Zachary Scott (Sam Tucker), Betty Field (Nona Tucker), J. Carrol Naish (Devers), Beulah Bondi (Granny Tucker).
Plot: Sam Tucker is a cotton picker seeking a better future for his family. He decides to grow his own cotton crop. In the first year, the Tucker family battles
Should you watch it?
“A determined cotton picker struggles to build a better life for his family against harsh environmental obstacles.”
- Features a performance by Zachary Scott as the lead character Sam Tucker.
- Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Jean Renoir.
- Explores the intense challenges of independent farming through a dramatic lens.
- The film depicts a bleak and challenging struggle for survival that may feel heavy to some viewers.
Watch it if you appreciate historical dramas that focus on the resilience of the human spirit.
This is a serious, character-driven drama with a measured pace that reflects the difficult realities of its rural setting.
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Streaming availability for this film varies by region and platform, so please check your local digital service providers.
Is this film worth watching?
It is considered a notable drama directed by Jean Renoir, making it a worthwhile watch for fans of classic 1940s cinema.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 92 minutes.
Is this a television series?
No, it is a feature-length film released in 1945.
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