The Shepherd of the Hills (1941): Cast
The Shepherd of the Hills is a 1941 drama western directed by Henry Hathaway, starring John Wayne as Young Matt Matthews, Marc Lawrence and James Barton. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Henry Hathaway
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Shepherd of the Hills About?
The premise of The Shepherd of the Hills without spoilers.
He tamed wild hearts with courage and won them with love. Moonshiner Matt Matthews, raised in the Ozarks, despises the father who abandoned his mother to die, fueling local bitterness. The arrival of gentle stranger Daniel Howitt slowly eases the community’s rage, encouraging the people to let go of old hatred and find hope.
The Shepherd of the Hills Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- remake
- blind woman
- superstition
- reprisal
- retribution
- good shepherd
- fistfight
- ozark mountains
- white lightning whiskey
- anger
- hatred
- remorse
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- false assumption
- treachery
- revenue agent
- score keeper
- postmaster
- forgiveness
- sheep herder
- gunfire
- missouri
- confrontation
- hex breaker
- sheriff
- land purchase
- song
- singer
- singing
- drinking
- grief
- chained dog
- pipe smoking
- tragic event
- eyesight restored
- vow of revenge
- father son reunion
- dead mother
- family relationships
- house set on fire
- tree struck by lightning
- moonshiner
- rocking chair
- suicide of mother
- parable
- mother's grave
- log cabin
- horseback riding
- accidental shooting
- mysterious stranger
- herd of sheep
The Shepherd of the Hills Cast & Characters
John Wayne leads the cast as Young Matt Matthews, with Marc Lawrence as Pete Matthews and James Barton as Old Matt Matthews. Directed by Henry Hathaway; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Henry Hathaway
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John Wayne as Young Matt Matthews -
Marc Lawrence as Pete Matthews - James Barton as Old Matt Matthews
- Beulah Bondi as Aunt Mollie Matthews
Also Starring in The Shepherd of the Hills
· 14 more- Harry Carey Daniel Howitt
- Ward Bond Wash Gibbs
- John Qualen Coot Royal
- Olin Howland Corky
- Selmer Jackson Doctor (uncredited)
- Betty Field Sammy Lane
- Charles Middleton Blacksmith (uncredited)
- Samuel S. Hinds Andy Beeler
- Fern Emmett Mrs. Palestrom
- Dorothy Adams Elvy
- Marjorie Main Granny Becky
- Tom Fadden Jim Lane
- Fuzzy Knight Mr. Palestrom
- Virita Campbell Baby
More from Henry Hathaway
More films directed by Henry Hathaway, best-rated first: True Grit, Niagara, The Sons of Katie Elder and How the West Was Won.
The Shepherd of the Hills Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Destino de sangre” and “Prisonnier de la Haine”.
- Also known as
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- Destino de sangre
- Prisonnier de la Haine
- El pastor de las colinas
- Verfluchtes Land
- Il grande tormento
- Le Retour du proscrit
- O Morro dos Maus Espíritos
- 牧岭恩仇记
- Pasterz ze wzgórz
- 셰퍼드 오브 더 힐
- Hämärtää vuorten takana
- Skogarnas dotter
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Movies Like The Shepherd of the Hills
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Sheepman, Home from the Hill and Smoky.
The Shepherd of the Hills FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Shepherd of the Hills, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Shepherd of the Hills released?
The Shepherd of the Hills was released on July 18, 1941.
Who directed The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills was directed by Henry Hathaway.
More films by Henry Hathaway Who is in the cast of The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills stars John Wayne as Young Matt Matthews, Marc Lawrence as Pete Matthews and James Barton as Old Matt Matthews, among 18 credited actors.
Does The Shepherd of the Hills have a post-credit scene?
No. The Shepherd of the Hills has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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