The Shepherd of the Hills
The Shepherd of the Hills

Information

Release DateJuly 18, 1941
Runtime1h 38m
StatusReleased
ProductionParamount Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
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The Shepherd of the Hills

"He Tamed Their Wild Hearts With His Courage and Won Them With His Love"

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Henry Hathaway
Henry Hathaway

Featured 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

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