The Shepherd of the Hills

The Shepherd of the Hills

1941 · 98 min · EN · NR · 6.7 (46 votes)
Dir. Henry Hathaway · Starring John Wayne, Betty Field, Harry Carey, Beulah Bondi, James Barton, Samuel S. Hinds

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

DramaRomanceAdventureWestern

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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A brooding, atmospheric tale of mountain feuds and simmering resentments. It’s a classic Western drama where a stranger’s arrival offers a glimmer of hope and a chance for peace amidst the rugged Ozarks.

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