Movie Description

The Shepherd of the Hills

(1941)

Overview

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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Facts

Original TitleThe Shepherd of the Hills

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1941-07-18

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 38m

Production CompaniesParamount Pictures

Genres

  • Drama
  • Western