Intruder in the Dust
1949, English. Directed by Clarence Brown.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Intruder in the Dust is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Clarence BrownDirector
- David BrianJohn Gavin Stevens
- Claude Jarman Jr.Chick Mallison
- Juano HernandezLucas Beauchamp
- Porter HallNub Gowrie
- Elizabeth PattersonMiss Eunice Habersham
- Charles KemperCrawford Gowrie
- Will GeerSheriff Hampton
- David ClarkeVinson Gowrie
- Elzie EmanuelAleck
- Lela BlissMrs. Mallison
- Harry HaydenMr. Mallison
- Harry AntrimMr. Tubbs
Details
- Released
- 22 November 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Maddow
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What Intruder in the Dust is based on
Intruder in the Dust is adapted from a novel.
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Intruder in the Dust: quick answers
Is Intruder in the Dust worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Intruder in the Dust?
Intruder in the Dust runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Intruder in the Dust have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Intruder in the Dust. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Intruder in the Dust parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Intruder in the Dust is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Intruder in the Dust on?
Intruder in the Dust is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Intruder in the Dust?
If you liked Intruder in the Dust, try In the Heat of the Night, Anatomy of a Murder, The Sun Shines Bright.
Who directed Intruder in the Dust?
Intruder in the Dust (1949) was directed by Clarence Brown and stars David Brian, Claude Jarman Jr., Juano Hernandez.
What is Intruder in the Dust based on?
Intruder in the Dust is adapted from a novel.