The Southerner (1945) On DVD

Actor :      Zachary Scott, Betty Field, J. Carrol Naish, Beulah Bondi, Percy Kilbride
Director:   Jean Renoir
Genre:      Drama
Year:         1945
Studio:      VCI Entertainment
Length:     92
Released: January 25, 2000
Rating:      Not Rated (MPAA Rating)
Format:     DVD
Misc:         NTSC, Black & White
Language:English
subtutles: N/A

DESCRIPTION:

Famed French director Jean Renoir came up with a true slice of Americana in this drama, in which he also helped to write the screenplay, which chronicles a year in the life of a tenant-farmer and his family. Zachary Scott abandoned his usual smooth characterizations to portray the beleaguered man of the land, coping with trying to survive against the problems of farming and a troublesome neighbor. Excellent photography and top performances by all involved make this a special film not to be missed by any classic film buff. Based on George Sessions Perry's novel, Hold Autumn in Your Hand, The Southerner was Renoir's favorite among his American films. The film, though not a huge boxoffice success for United Artists, garnered much critical acclaim and also won the Venice Film Festival's Best Picture Award. Bonus Features: Bonus Two-Reeler Comedy "Baby Daze" with Edgar Kennedy, Scene Selection. Actor Bios. Specs: DVD5; Dolby Digital Mono; 91 minutes; B&W; 1.33:1 Aspect Ratio; MPAA - NR; Year - 1945.