

The Southerner
1945-04-30 · 92 min · ★ 6.6
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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- Directors
- Jean Renoir
- Production companies
- Jean Renoir Productions, United Artists, David L. Loew Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Zachary ScottSam Tucker
Betty FieldNona Tucker
J. Carrol NaishDevers
Beulah BondiGranny Tucker
Percy KilbrideW. Harmie
Charles KemperTim
Blanche YurkaMama Tucker
Norman LloydFinlay
Estelle TaylorLizzie
Paul HarveyRuston
Noreen NashBecky Devers
Paul E. BurnsUncle Pete Tucker
Nestor PaivaBartender
Almira SessionsMrs. Burke (uncredited)
Rudy BowmanTownsman (uncredited)
Nora BushTownswoman (uncredited)
Wheaton ChambersStore Customer (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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