Summary
Tap Roots is an American war film first released in 1948,
directed by George Marshall.
The film stars Van Heflin, Susan Hayward, Boris Karloff, Julie London and Whitfield Connor.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: George Marshall
- Script: Alan Le May, James H. Street, Lionel Wiggam
- Photo: Winton C. Hoch, Lionel Lindon
- Music: Frank Skinner
- Cast: Van Heflin (Keith Alexander), Susan Hayward (Morna Dabney), Boris Karloff (Tishomingo), Julie London (Aven Dabney), Whitfield Connor (Clay McIvor), Ward Bond (Hoab Dabney), Richard Long (Bruce Dabney), Arthur Shields (Reverend Kirkland), Griff Barnett (Dr. McIntosh), Sondra Rodgers (Shellie Dabney), Ruby Dandridge (Dabby), Russell Simpson (Big Sam Dabney), Gregg Barton (Captain), John Beck (Refugee), William Challee (Sergeant), Harry Cording (Leader), Jack Davis (Militia Captain), Dick Dickinson (Field Hand), Charles Flynn (Murphy), William Haade (Mob Leader), Jonathan Hale (General Johnston), George Hamilton (Quint), Shep Houghton (Orderly), John James, George J. Lewis (Confederate), Elmo Lincoln (Sergeant), Kay Medford (Caller), Monte Montague (Piroqueman), Helen Mowery, Bill Neff (Lieutenant), Robert A. O’Neil (Cropper), Keith Richards (Lieutenant), Jack Shutta (Carpenter), Arthur Space (Caller), Henry Vroom (Artillery Gunner), Frank White (Corporal), Joe Whitehead (Printer), Hank Worden (Cropper), Jack Worth (Confederate)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 109 min
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Drama / War


