The Southern Trail
Originally released in 1938. The Southern Trail is a adventure film. directed by Pierre Billon.
Starring Ketti Gallian, Albert Préjean, and Pierre Renoir
Synopsis
As Hélène is conveying her husband's body across the Sahara, her convoy is attacked by looters. The young widow survives only to be taken to a remote desert village called Tirzit amidst a band of lonely, ailing men. She meets her husband's partner who tries to kill her. Hélène does not report him to the police but is curious to learn the reasons for his action. Before dying of a terrible fever, the man confesses that he murdered her husband.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ketti Gallian
as Hélène Marchand
Albert Préjean
as Lieutenant Naud
Pierre Renoir
as Stolberg
Jean-Louis Barrault
as Olcott
René Lefèvre
as L'instituteur Saillant
André Fouché
as Sous-lieutenant Beaumont
Arthur Devère
as Gingembre
Jacques Baumer
as Gomez
Jean Brochard
as Adjudant Soulier
Geymond Vital
as Braun
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Général Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Southern Trail about?
As Hélène is conveying her husband's body across the Sahara, her convoy is attacked by looters. The young widow survives only to be taken to a remote desert village called Tirzit amidst a band of...
Who directed The Southern Trail?
The Southern Trail was directed by Pierre Billon.
How long is The Southern Trail?
The Southern Trail has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Southern Trail released?
The Southern Trail was released on September 7, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Southern Trail?
The main cast of The Southern Trail includes Ketti Gallian, Albert Préjean, Pierre Renoir, Jean-Louis Barrault, René Lefèvre.