Intruder in the Dust
"It's Sensational!"
Originally released in 1949. Intruder in the Dust is a drama/crime film. directed by Clarence Brown. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring David Brian, Claude Jarman Jr., and Juano Hernández
Synopsis
Rural Mississippi in the 1940s: Lucas Beauchamp, a local black man with a reputation of not kowtowing to whites, is found standing over the body of a dead white man, holding a pistol that has recently been fired. Quickly arrested for murder and jailed, Beauchamp insists he's innocent and asks the town's most prominent lawyer, Gavin Stevens, to defend him, but Stevens refuses. When a local boy whom Beauchamp has helped in the past and who believes him to be innocent hears talk of a mob taking Beauchamp out of jail and lynching him, he pleads with Stevens to defend Beauchamp at trial and prove his innocence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 22, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (49 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
David Brian
as John Gavin Stevens
Claude Jarman Jr.
as Chick Mallison
Juano Hernández
as Lucas Beauchamp
Porter Hall
as Nub Gowrie
Elizabeth Patterson
as Miss Eunice Habersham
Charles Kemper
as Crawford Gowrie
Will Geer
as Sheriff Hampton
David Clarke
as Vinson Gowrie
Elzie Emanuel
as Aleck
Lela Bliss
as Mrs. Mallison
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Intruder in the Dust about?
Rural Mississippi in the 1940s: Lucas Beauchamp, a local black man with a reputation of not kowtowing to whites, is found standing over the body of a dead white man, holding a pistol that has recen...
Who directed Intruder in the Dust?
Intruder in the Dust was directed by Clarence Brown.
How long is Intruder in the Dust?
Intruder in the Dust has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Intruder in the Dust released?
Intruder in the Dust was released on November 22, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Intruder in the Dust?
The main cast of Intruder in the Dust includes David Brian, Claude Jarman Jr., Juano Hernández, Porter Hall, Elizabeth Patterson.