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The Shepherd of the Hills (1941)

Movie ★ 6.6 98 min

Drama Western

Young Matt Matthews, an Ozark Mountains moonshiner, hates the father he has never seen, who apparently deserted Matt's mother and left her to die. His obsession contributes to the hatred rampant in the mountains. However, the arrival of a stranger, Daniel Howitt, begins to positively affect the mountain people, who learn to shed their hatred under his gentle influence.

Henry Hathaway Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 18, 1941
Runtime
98 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0034182
Language

Themes

Cast

John Wayne John Wayne Young Matt Matthews Betty Field Betty Field Sammy Lane Harry Carey Harry Carey Daniel Howitt Beulah Bondi Beulah Bondi Aunt Mollie Matthews James Barton James Barton Old Matt Matthews Samuel S. Hinds Samuel S. Hinds Andy Beeler Marjorie Main Marjorie Main Granny Becky Ward Bond Ward Bond Wash Gibbs Marc Lawrence Marc Lawrence Pete Matthews John Qualen John Qualen Coot Royal Fuzzy Knight Fuzzy Knight Mr. Palestrom Tom Fadden Tom Fadden Jim Lane Olin Howland Olin Howland Corky Dorothy Adams Dorothy Adams Elvy Virita Campbell Virita Campbell Baby Fern Emmett Fern Emmett Mrs. Palestrom Charles Middleton Charles Middleton Blacksmith (uncredited) Selmer Jackson Selmer Jackson Doctor (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Shepherd of the Hills about?
Young Matt Matthews, an Ozark Mountains moonshiner, hates the father he has never seen, who apparently deserted Matt's mother and left her to die. His obsession contributes to the hatred rampant in the mountains. However, the arrival of a stranger, Daniel Howitt, begins to positively affect the mountain people, who learn to shed their hatred under his gentle influence.
Who directed The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Who stars in The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills stars John Wayne, Betty Field, Harry Carey, Beulah Bondi.
When was The Shepherd of the Hills released?
The Shepherd of the Hills is a 1941 drama, western film.
Where can I watch The Shepherd of the Hills?
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