Tap Roots(1948)
When she lost her lover...her sister gained one!
Tap Roots 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.
Tap Roots (1948) is a drama, war and western film directed by George Marshall, released on August 25, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Van Heflin, Susan Hayward, Boris Karloff and Julie London. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- George Marshall
- Writers:
- James H. Street, Alan Le May
- Producers:
- Walter Wanger
- Cinematographer:
- Lionel Lindon
- Composer:
- Frank Skinner
- Production:
- Walter Wanger Productions, Universal International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Tap Roots (1948) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Tap Roots before you stream it.
Tap Roots Cast & Crew
Main 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
Sondra Rodgers
as Shellie Dabney
Ruby Dandridge
as Dabby
Russell Simpson
as Big Sam Dabney
Key crew
Directed by George Marshall, written by James H. Street and Alan Le May, produced by Walter Wanger.
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Tap Roots Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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Tap Roots – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tap Roots online?
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Tap Roots (1948) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tap Roots?
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The main cast of Tap Roots (1948) includes Van Heflin, Susan Hayward, Boris Karloff, Julie London and Whitfield Connor. The film was directed by George Marshall. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tap Roots released?
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Tap Roots was released on August 25, 1948 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Tap Roots worth watching?
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Tap Roots (1948) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, war and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tap Roots?
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Yes. The official Tap Roots trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.