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1945•1h 32m•Released•EN

The Southerner

“The picture that never lets go of your heart!”

6.6/ 10
71 votes
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Overview

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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Drama

The Swinging Light

Movie Details

Release Date

April 30, 1945

Runtime

1h 32m

Rating

6.6 / 10

Votes

71

Budget

Not available

Revenue

Not available

Status

Released

Popularity

1.7

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The Swinging Light

Cast

Meet the actors behind the movie.

Zachary Scott

Zachary Scott

Sam Tucker

Betty Field

Betty Field

Nona Tucker

J. Carrol Naish

J. Carrol Naish

Devers

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

Granny Tucker

Percy Kilbride

Percy Kilbride

W. Harmie

Charles Kemper

Charles Kemper

Tim

Blanche Yurka

Blanche Yurka

Mama Tucker

Norman Lloyd

Norman Lloyd

Finlay

Estelle Taylor

Estelle Taylor

Lizzie

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey

Ruston

Noreen Nash

Noreen Nash

Becky Devers

Paul E. Burns

Paul E. Burns

Uncle Pete Tucker

The Swinging Light

Featured Crew

The directors, writers, and producers behind the movie.

Jean Renoir

Jean Renoir

Director

Jean Renoir

Jean Renoir

Writer

Nunnally Johnson

Nunnally Johnson

Writer

William Faulkner

William Faulkner

Writer

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