The Southern Trail - 1938

As Hélène is conveying her husband's body across the Sahara, her convoy is attacked by looters. The young widow survives only to be taken to a remote desert village called Tirzit amidst a band of lonely, ailing men. She meets her husband's partner who tries to kill her. Hélène does not report him to the police but is curious to learn the reasons for his action. Before dying of a terrible fever, the man confesses that he murdered her husband.

100min
1938
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.4/10

Cast

Ketti Gallian profile pictureKetti GallianHélène Marchand
Albert Préjean profile pictureAlbert PréjeanLieutenant Naud
René Lefèvre profile pictureRené LefèvreL'instituteur Saillant
Jean Brochard profile pictureJean BrochardAdjudant Soulier
Charles Lemontier profile pictureCharles LemontierLe sergent Horn
Jany Holt profile pictureJany Holt(uncredited)

About The Southern Trail

The Southern Trail Overview

As Hélène is conveying her husband's body across the Sahara, her convoy is attacked by looters. The young widow survives only to be taken to a remote desert village called Tirzit amidst a band of lonely, ailing men. She meets her husband's partner who tries to kill her. Hélène does not report him to the police but is curious to learn the reasons for his action. Before dying of a terrible fever, the man confesses that he murdered her husband.

Runtime: 100min

Extra details

Original Title: La Piste du Sud
Original Language: French
Directed By: Pierre Billon
Production Companies
Général Productions