Tap Roots (1948): Cast
Tap Roots is a 1948 drama western directed by George Marshall, starring George J. Lewis as Confederate (uncredited), Ward Bond and Boris Karloff. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- George Marshall
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walter Wanger Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tap Roots About?
The premise of Tap Roots without spoilers.
At the Civil War’s outset, a Mississippi county secedes from the state, defended by an abolitionist and a Native American ally. The abolitionist’s daughter, whose Confederate officer fiancé abandons her for her sister, is courted by a newspaper publisher. She rejects him at first but asks his help as her ex‑fiancé aims to retake county for the South.
Tap Roots Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- american civil war
- saber
- psychotronic film
- 19th century
- american
- mississippi
- union
- state within a state
- swamp
- cavalry charge
- canon fire
- native american
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- secession
- year 1860
- confederacy
- based on novel
Tap Roots Cast & Characters
George J. Lewis leads the cast as Confederate (uncredited), with Ward Bond as Hoab Dabney and Boris Karloff as Tishomingo. Directed by George Marshall; 39 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Marshall
- George J. Lewis as Confederate (uncredited)
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Ward Bond as Hoab Dabney -
Boris Karloff as Tishomingo -
Keith Richards as Lieutenant (uncredited)
Also Starring in Tap Roots
· 35 more- Van Heflin Keith Alexander
- Arthur Shields Reverend Kirkland
- John Beck Refugee (uncredited)
- Jonathan Hale Gen. Johnston (uncredited)
- Harry Cording Leader (uncredited)
- William Haade Mob Leader (uncredited)
- Russell Simpson Big Sam Dabney
- Arthur Space Caller (uncredited)
- Hank Worden Cropper (uncredited)
- Susan Hayward Morna Dabney
- Monte Montague Piroqueman (uncredited)
- Shep Houghton Orderly (uncredited)
- Griff Barnett Dr. MacIntosh
- William Challee Sergeant (uncredited)
- Gregg Barton Captain (uncredited)
- Jack Davis Militia Captain (uncredited)
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- Charles Flynn Murphy (uncredited)
- Richard Long Bruce Dabney
- Joe Whitehead Printer (uncredited)
- Ruby Dandridge Dabby
- Kay Medford Caller (uncredited)
- Dick Dickinson Field Hand (uncredited)
- Julie London Aven Dabney
- Elmo Lincoln Sergeant (uncredited)
- John James
- Jack Shutta Carpenter (uncredited)
- Bill Neff Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Robert A. O'Neil Cropper (uncredited)
- Sondra Rodgers Shellie Dabney
- Whitfield Connor Clay MacIvor
- Henry Vroom Artillery Gunner (uncredited)
- Frank White Corporal (uncredited)
- Helen Mowery
- Jack Worth Confederate (uncredited)
- George "Spike" Hamilton Quint (uncredited)
More from George Marshall
More films directed by George Marshall, best-rated first: How the West Was Won, Eight on the Lam, Hook, Line and Sinker and The Wicked Dreams of Paula Schultz.
Tap Roots Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tap Roots.
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Movies Like Tap Roots
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Taps, Run of the Arrow and South of St. Louis.
Tap Roots FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tap Roots, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tap Roots?
Tap Roots runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Tap Roots released?
Tap Roots was released on August 25, 1948.
Who directed Tap Roots?
Tap Roots was directed by George Marshall.
More films by George Marshall Who is in the cast of Tap Roots?
Tap Roots stars George J. Lewis as Confederate (uncredited), Ward Bond as Hoab Dabney and Boris Karloff as Tishomingo, among 39 credited actors.
Does Tap Roots have a post-credit scene?
No. Tap Roots has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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