Tap Roots (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1948, Tap Roots is a drama, war and western film directed by George Marshall, running about 109 minutes. “When she lost her lover...her sister gained one!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Tap Roots stars Van Heflin as Keith Alexander, Susan Hayward as Morna Dabney, Boris Karloff as Tishomingo and Julie London as Aven Dabney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Tap Roots has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tap Roots page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tap Roots tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tap Roots (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tap Roots change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tap Roots worth watching?
- Tap Roots holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tap Roots?
- Tap Roots stars Van Heflin, Susan Hayward, Boris Karloff, Julie London and Whitfield Connor.
- When was Tap Roots released?
- Tap Roots was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.