A hunter happens upon a fugitive and his daughter living in a Georgia swamp. He falls in love with the girl and persuades the fugitive to return to town.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJean Renoir

WriterDudley Nichols

CinematographerJ. Peverell Marley

ComposerDavid Buttolph

EditorWalter Thompson

Producer

Irving Pichel

Cast

Dana Andrewsas Ben Ragan

Walter Hustonas Thursday Ragan

Anne Baxteras Julie Keefer

Walter Brennanas Tom Keefer

Mary Howardas Hannah

Virginia Gilmoreas Mabel MacKenzie

John Carradineas Jesse Wick

Ward Bondas Tim Dorson

Matt Willisas Miles Tonkin

Eugene Palletteas Jeb McKane

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williamsas Bud Dorson

Joe Sawyeras Hardy Ragan

Russell Simpsonas Marty McCord

Paul E. Burnsas Tulle McKenzie

Frank Austinas Fred Ulm

Dave Morrisas Barber

Mae Marshas Mrs. McCord (uncredited)

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

The Rules of the Game1939

Both directed by Jean Renoir

Or

The River1951Both directed by Jean Renoir
La bête humaine1938Both directed by Jean Renoir

Swamp Water (1941) | Criteria