Tap Roots
"When she lost her lover...her sister gained one!"
Originally released in 1948. Tap Roots is a drama/war film. directed by George Marshall.
Starring Van Heflin, Susan Hayward, and Boris Karloff
Synopsis
Set at the beginning of the Civil War, Tap Roots is all about a county in Mississippi which chooses to secede from the state rather than enter the conflict. The county is protected from the Confederacy by an abolitionist and a Native American gentleman. The abolitionist's daughter is courted by a powerful newspaper publisher when her fiance, a confederate officer, elopes with the girl's sister. The daughter at first resists the publisher's attentions, but turns to him for aid when her ex-fiance plans to capture the seceding county on behalf of the South.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 25, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Van Heflin
as Keith Alexander
Susan Hayward
as Morna Dabney
Boris Karloff
as Tishomingo
Julie London
as Aven Dabney
Whitfield Connor
as Clay MacIvor
Ward Bond
as Hoab Dabney
Richard Long
as Bruce Dabney
Arthur Shields
as Reverend Kirkland
Griff Barnett
as Dr. MacIntosh
Sondra Rodgers
as Shellie Dabney
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walter Wanger Productions
- Universal International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tap Roots about?
Set at the beginning of the Civil War, Tap Roots is all about a county in Mississippi which chooses to secede from the state rather than enter the conflict. The county is protected from the Confede...
Who directed Tap Roots?
Tap Roots was directed by George Marshall.
How long is Tap Roots?
Tap Roots has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Tap Roots released?
Tap Roots was released on August 25, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tap Roots?
The main cast of Tap Roots includes Van Heflin, Susan Hayward, Boris Karloff, Julie London, Whitfield Connor.