Intruder in the Dust (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1949, Intruder in the Dust is a drama and crime film directed by Clarence Brown, running about 87 minutes. “It's Sensational!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Intruder in the Dust stars David Brian as John Gavin Stevens, Claude Jarman Jr. as Chick Mallison, Juano Hernández as Lucas Beauchamp and Porter Hall as Nub Gowrie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Intruder in the Dust has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Intruder in the Dust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Intruder in the Dust tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Intruder in the Dust (1949)?
- In US, Intruder in the Dust is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Intruder in the Dust worth watching?
- Intruder in the Dust holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Intruder in the Dust?
- Intruder in the Dust stars David Brian, Claude Jarman Jr., Juano Hernández, Porter Hall and Elizabeth Patterson.
- When was Intruder in the Dust released?
- Intruder in the Dust was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.