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The Dirty South

The Dirty South

Out of patience, out of time, and now she's a criminal.

20236.01h 47m

Overview

Sue Parker is thrust into a desperate struggle to rescue her family's failing business, teetering on the edge of ruin due to her father's negligence. With the arrival of a charming wanderer, she sees him as their sole hope to help prevent their bar from being seized by the merciless local tycoon.

Directed by Matthew Yerby
Written by Matthew Yerby
Produced by Andrew Vogel, Suzann Toni Petrongolo, Todd Slater
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Top Cast

Willa Holland

Willa Holland

Sue Parker

Dermot Mulroney

Dermot Mulroney

Jeb Roy

Shane West

Shane West

Dion

Laura Cayouette

Laura Cayouette

Jo Ann Roy

Gissette Valentin

Gissette Valentin

Jaqueline

Mike C. Manning

Mike C. Manning

Eric

Wayne Péré

Wayne Péré

Gary Parker

Billy Hayes

Billy Hayes

Daryl Roy

Andrew Vogel

Andrew Vogel

Mark Roy

Marie Gibeault

Marie Gibeault

Laurie

Themes & Keywords

small townlouisianafamily dramachristmasaction packedsoundtrack

About The Dirty South

The Dirty South is a action, crime, drama film released in 2023 exploring themes of small town, louisiana, family drama, christmas, action packed, soundtrack. Directed by Matthew Yerby, it stars Willa Holland, Dermot Mulroney, Shane West. Sue Parker is thrust into a desperate struggle to rescue her family's failing business, teetering on the edge of ruin due to her father's negligence. With the arrival of a charming wanderer, she sees him as their sole hope to help prevent their bar from being seized by the merciless local tycoon.

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