Synopsis
This is a story about family relationships, set in the time before and during the American Civil War. Ethan Wilkins is a poor and honest man who ministers to the human soul, while his son Jason yearns to be a doctor, helping people in the earthly realm. It is a rich story about striving for excellence, the tension of father-son rebellion, and the love of a mother that can never die.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
26 audience votes
Key crew
- Clarence BrownDirector
- Bradbury FooteScreenplay
Cast
- Walter HustonEthan Wilkins
- James StewartJason Wilkins
- Beulah BondiMary Wilkins
- Gene ReynoldsJason Wilkins as a Child
- Guy KibbeeGeorge Ames
- Charles CoburnDr. Charles Shingle
- John CarradinePresident Lincoln
- Ann RutherfordAnnie Hawks
- Leatrice Joy GilbertAnnie Hawks as a Child
- Charley GrapewinJim Meeker
- Leona RobertsSister Clarke
- Gene LockhartQuid
Stills
Themes
civil warabusive fatherministerspankingdoctorrebellious youthfamilypreacheroverbearing fatherselfishnessmedical studentreturn of son