The Southerner

The picture that never lets go of your heart!

6.5/1019451h 32mReleased

Drama

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?

Released: Apr 30, 1945

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Zachary Scott

Sam Tucker

Betty Field

Nona Tucker

J. Carrol Naish

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