South of St. Louis (1949): Cast & Plot
South of St. Louis is a 1949 western directed by Ray Enright, starring Joel McCrea as Kip Davis, Zachary Scott and Douglas Kennedy. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Ray Enright
- Genre
- Western
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United States Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is South of St. Louis About?
The premise of South of St. Louis without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Warner Bros.’ Thundering New Triumph! As the American Civil War erupts and the nation divides, three ranch partners watch their livelihood crumble. Desperate for cash, each joins the Confederate army, driven by his own personal motives.
South of St. Louis Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- missouri
- confederate states of america
- 1860s
- band
- texas
- ranch
- mexico
- confederate army
- fistfight
- shootout
- showdown
- ambush
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- bell
- outlaw
- friendship
- settler
- brawl
- saloon singer
- nurse
- spur
- betrayal
- burned house
- gun smuggling
- gun running
- union army
- 19th century
- year 1864
- american civil war
South of St. Louis Cast & Characters
Joel McCrea leads the cast as Kip Davis, with Zachary Scott as Charlie Burns and Douglas Kennedy as Lee Price. Directed by Ray Enright; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ray Enright
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Joel McCrea as Kip Davis - Zachary Scott as Charlie Burns
- Douglas Kennedy as Lee Price
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Victor Jory as Luke Cottrell
Also Starring in South of St. Louis
· 17 more- Dorothy Malone Deborah Miller
- Alexis Smith Rouge de Lisle
- Bob Steele Slim Hansen
- Alan Hale Jake Evarts
- Monte Blue Capt. Jeffrey
- Jack Mower
- Russell Hicks
- Holmes Herbert
- Forrest Taylor
- Nacho Galindo Manuel
- Harry Woods
- Art Smith Bronco
- Paul Maxey
- William Ruhl
- Warren Jackson
- Mikel Conrad
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More from Ray Enright
More films directed by Ray Enright: The Man From Cairo, Kansas Raiders, Montana and Return of the Bad Men.
South of St. Louis Plot Summary
What happens in South of St. Louis from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 9 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the tumultuous years of the Civil War, Kip Davis, played by Joel McCrea, and his fellow ranch owners, Charlie Burns (Zachary Scott) and Lee Price (Douglas Kennedy), find themselves caught in a whirlwind of violence and upheaval. Their peaceful life on the ranch is shattered when they are forced to leave their land and town after a ruthless guerilla raider and Union Army leader, Luke Cottrell, sets fire to their ranch and drives them out. The story unfolds against the backdrop of war and chaos, illustrating how personal loyalties and ambitions are tested amid the violence.
Full summary
The whole story of South of St. Louis, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know South of St. Louis?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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South of St. Louis FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of South of St. Louis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is South of St. Louis?
South of St. Louis runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was South of St. Louis released?
South of St. Louis was released on March 6, 1949.
Who directed South of St. Louis?
South of St. Louis was directed by Ray Enright.
More films by Ray Enright Who is in the cast of South of St. Louis?
South of St. Louis stars Joel McCrea as Kip Davis, Zachary Scott as Charlie Burns and Douglas Kennedy as Lee Price, among 21 credited actors.
Does South of St. Louis have a post-credit scene?
No. South of St. Louis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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