The Southern Trail (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1938, The Southern Trail is an adventure film directed by Pierre Billon, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The Southern Trail stars Ketti Gallian as Hélène Marchand, Albert Préjean as Lieutenant Naud, Pierre Renoir as Stolberg and Jean-Louis Barrault as Olcott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Southern Trail has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Southern Trail page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Southern Trail tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Southern Trail (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Southern Trail change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Southern Trail worth watching?
- The Southern Trail holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Southern Trail?
- The Southern Trail stars Ketti Gallian, Albert Préjean, Pierre Renoir, Jean-Louis Barrault and René Lefèvre.
- When was The Southern Trail released?
- The Southern Trail was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.