The Shepherd of the Hills (1941)
The Shepherd of the Hills is a 1941 drama movie directed by Henry Hathaway, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars John Wayne, Betty Field and Harry Carey.
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.
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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.
When was The Shepherd of the Hills released?
The Shepherd of the Hills was released on 18 July 1941.
How long is The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills runs 1h 38m.
Who made The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills was directed by Henry Hathaway.
Where can I watch The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Shepherd of the Hills
Cast
- John Wayne as Young Matt Matthews
- Betty Field as Sammy Lane
- Harry Carey as Daniel Howitt
- Beulah Bondi as Aunt Mollie Matthews
- James Barton as Old Matt Matthews
- Samuel S. Hinds as Andy Beeler
- Marjorie Main as Granny Becky
- Ward Bond as Wash Gibbs
- Marc Lawrence as Pete Matthews
- John Qualen as Coot Royal
- Fuzzy Knight as Mr. Palestrom
- Tom Fadden as Jim Lane