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Southern Comfort

"It's the land of hospitality... unless you don't belong there."

September 24, 1981 1h 45m 6.9/10 (337 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Southern Comfort is a thriller/action film. directed by Walter Hill.

Starring Keith Carradine, Powers Boothe, and Fred Ward

Synopsis

A squad of National Guards on an isolated weekend exercise in the Louisiana swamp must fight for their lives when they anger local Cajuns by stealing their canoes. Without live ammunition and in a strange country, their experience begins to mirror the Vietnam experience.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 24, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (337 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Cinema Group Ventures
  • Phoenix (II)
  • 20th Century Fox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Comfort about?

A squad of National Guards on an isolated weekend exercise in the Louisiana swamp must fight for their lives when they anger local Cajuns by stealing their canoes. Without live ammunition and in a ...

Who directed Southern Comfort?

Southern Comfort was directed by Walter Hill.

How long is Southern Comfort?

Southern Comfort has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was Southern Comfort released?

Southern Comfort was released on September 24, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Southern Comfort?

The main cast of Southern Comfort includes Keith Carradine, Powers Boothe, Fred Ward, Franklyn Seales, T.K. Carter.

Is Southern Comfort worth watching?

Southern Comfort has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 337 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.