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The Shepherd of the Hills (1941)

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Release Date: Jul 18, 1941 Wide

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Harold Bell Wright's bestselling novel The Shepherd of the Hills had been previously filmed in 1919 and 1928 before Paramount offered the first talkie version in 1941. In one of his least typical roles, John Wayne plays a young Ozark backwoodsman forsworn to kill his father, who years earlier abandoned his mother. Against this personal crisis is played the larger drama of outsiders who threaten to push Wayne's friends and family off their land. Fate plays a hand when a mysterious stranger

Unrated, 1 hr. 38 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: Henry Hathaway

Written By: Grover Jones, Stuart Anthony

In Theaters: Jul 18, 1941 Wide

On DVD: Feb 17, 1998

Cast

John Wayne
Young Matt Matthews
Betty Field
Sammy Lane
Harry Carey
Daniel Howitt the sheph...
Beulah Bondi
Aunt Mollie Matthews
James Barton
Old Matt Matthews
Samuel S. Hinds
Andy Beeler
Marjorie Main
Granny Becky
Ward Bond
Wash Gibbs
Marc Lawrence I
Pete Matthews
John Qualen
Coot Royal
Fuzzy Knight
Mr. Palestrom
Tom Fadden
Jim Lane
Olin Howland
Corky
Dorothy Adams
Elvy Royal
Fern Emmett
Mrs. Palestrom
Hank Bell
Man with Mustache
Henry Brandon
Bald Knobber
Jim Corey
Bald Knobbers
William Haade
Bald Knobber
John Harmon
Charles the deputy
Selmar Jackson
Doctor
Bob Kortman
Bald Knobber
Charles B. Middleton
Blacksmith

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One of John Wayne's better films before he became a star due to Henry Hathaway's solid direction, Duke's own acting, and strong supporting cast.

December 28, 2007 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Well-acted, especially by Wayne.

September 9, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Really weird and quirky John Wayne film. I can honestly say that this is my least favorite of the Duke's movies.

July 3, 2011

John Yelverton

Duke gives a particularly impressive dramatic performance in this early film of his. People don't often give Duke his due for being much more than just a big, tough action hero. The fact is that he was always a much better actor than most people gave him credit for being.

September 17, 2008