Keith Alexander (played by Van Heflin) is a protagonist in Tap Roots.
Morna Dabney (played by Susan Hayward) is a protagonist in Tap Roots.
Tishomingo (played by Boris Karloff) appears in Tap Roots.
An American Indian who remains in Mississippi and joins the resistance band fighting the Confederacy. Aven Dabney (played by Julie London) appears in Tap Roots.
Dabby (played by Ruby Dandridge) appears in Tap Roots.
Clay MacIvor (played by Whitfield Connor) appears in Tap Roots.
Hoab Dabney (played by Ward Bond) appears in Tap Roots.
A poor Mississippi farmer conscripted into the Confederate Army who deserts after witnessing deprivation, then leads a band of former slaves, deserters, and Native Americans against the Confederacy. Captain (uncredited) (played by Gregg Barton) appears in Tap Roots.
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Characters
Keith Alexander
(played by Van Heflin) — protagonist
Morna Dabney
(played by Susan Hayward) — protagonist
Tishomingo
(played by Boris Karloff) — supporting
An American Indian who remains in Mississippi and joins the resistance band fighting the Confederacy.
Aven Dabney
(played by Julie London) — supporting
Dabby
(played by Ruby Dandridge) — supporting
Clay MacIvor
(played by Whitfield Connor) — supporting
Hoab Dabney
(played by Ward Bond) — supporting
A poor Mississippi farmer conscripted into the Confederate Army who deserts after witnessing deprivation, then leads a band of former slaves, deserters, and Native Americans against the Confederacy.
Captain (uncredited)
(played by Gregg Barton) — minor
Field Hand (uncredited)
(played by Dick Dickinson) — minor
Mob Leader (uncredited)
(played by William Haade) — minor
Refugee (uncredited)
(played by John Beck) — minor
Sergeant (uncredited)
(played by William Challee) — minor
Quint (uncredited)
(played by George "Spike" Hamilton) — minor
Leader (uncredited)
(played by Harry Cording) — minor
Militia Captain (uncredited)
(played by Jack Davis) — minor
Gen. Johnston (uncredited)
(played by Jonathan Hale) — minor
Big Sam Dabney
(played by Russell Simpson) — minor
Bruce Dabney
(played by Richard Long) — supporting
Reverend Kirkland
(played by Arthur Shields) — supporting
Dr. MacIntosh
(played by Griff Barnett) — supporting
Story Analysis
A farmer's moral journey from conscripted soldier to leader of a multi-ethnic resistance against Confederate oppression.
