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1. The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
Passed | 129 min | Drama
An Oklahoma family, driven off their farm by the poverty and hopelessness of the Dust Bowl, joins the westward migration to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression.
Director: John Ford | Stars: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin
Votes: 100,086 | Gross: $0.06M
2. East of Eden (1955)
PG | 118 min | Drama
Two brothers in 1910s California struggle to maintain their strict, Bible-toting father's favor as an old secret about their long-absent mother comes to light.
Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: James Dean, Raymond Massey, Julie Harris, Burl Ives
Votes: 48,864
3. Of Mice and Men (1992)
PG-13 | 115 min | Drama, Western
A nomadic farm worker looks after his dimwitted, gentle-giant friend during the Great Depression.
Director: Gary Sinise | Stars: John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Ray Walston, Casey Siemaszko
Votes: 47,358 | Gross: $5.10M
4. Lifeboat (1944)
Not Rated | 97 min | Drama, War
Several survivors of a torpedoed merchant ship in World War II find themselves in the same lifeboat with one of the crew members of the U-boat that sank their ship.
Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: Tallulah Bankhead, John Hodiak, Walter Slezak, William Bendix
Votes: 31,215
5. Viva Zapata! (1952)
Approved | 113 min | Biography, Drama, History
The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppressive dictatorship of President Porfirio Díaz in the early 20th century.
Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: Marlon Brando, Jean Peters, Anthony Quinn, Joseph Wiseman
Votes: 12,483
6. Of Mice and Men (1939)
Passed | 106 min | Adventure, Drama
A mentally disabled giant and his level headed guardian find work at a sadistic cowboy's ranch in depression era America.
Director: Lewis Milestone | Stars: Lon Chaney Jr., Burgess Meredith, Betty Field, Charles Bickford
Votes: 6,866
7. In Dubious Battle (2016)
R | 110 min | Crime, Drama, History
An activist gets caught up in the labor movement for farm workers in California during the 1930s.
Director: James Franco | Stars: Nat Wolff, James Franco, Vincent D'Onofrio, Selena Gomez
Votes: 4,525
8. Cannery Row (1982)
PG | 120 min | Drama, Romance
Monterey, California in the 1940's. Cannery Row - the section of town where the now closed fish canneries are located - is inhabited primarily by the down and out, although many would not ... See full summary »
Director: David S. Ward | Stars: Nick Nolte, Debra Winger, Audra Lindley, Frank McRae
Votes: 4,114 | Gross: $5.30M
9. O. Henry's Full House (1952)
Approved | 117 min | Comedy, Drama
John Steinbeck introduces a quintet of five of O. Henry's most celebrated stories from his New York Period (1902-1910) in this anthology film.
Directors: Henry Hathaway, Howard Hawks, Henry King, Henry Koster, Jean Negulesco | Stars: Fred Allen, Anne Baxter, Jeanne Crain, Farley Granger
Votes: 3,068
10. Tortilla Flat (1942)
Passed | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Danny, a poor northern Californian Mexican-American, inherits two houses from his grandfather and is quickly taken advantage of by his vagabond friends.
Director: Victor Fleming | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Hedy Lamarr, John Garfield, Frank Morgan
Votes: 2,048
11. The Red Pony (1949)
Passed | 89 min | Drama, Family, Western
A ranch boy is gifted with a colt, grows to love him but the colt escapes, with tragic results.
Director: Lewis Milestone | Stars: Myrna Loy, Robert Mitchum, Louis Calhern, Shepperd Strudwick
Votes: 1,224
12. The Pearl (1947)
Approved | 85 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
The discovery of a perfect pearl forever changes the lives of a poor Mexican fisherman and his family.
Director: Emilio Fernández | Stars: Pedro Armendáriz, María Elena Marqués, Fernando Wagner, Gilberto González
Votes: 1,118
13. The Wayward Bus (1957)
Approved | 87 min | Drama
Three strangers - a stripper, an alcoholic wife and a travelling salesman - embark on a life-changing journey. As the road presents challenges, each character faces his or her own shortcomings, not knowing where life will lead next.
Director: Victor Vicas | Stars: Joan Collins, Jayne Mansfield, Dan Dailey, Rick Jason
Votes: 878
14. East of Eden (1981)
480 min | Drama
Screen adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel which begins in the years after the American Civil War and, through the story of the Trask family, brings to light a struggle and conflict inherent in the human condition.
Stars: Timothy Bottoms, Jane Seymour, Bruce Boxleitner, Soon-Tek Oh
Votes: 832
15. Of Mice and Men (1981 TV Movie)
150 min | Drama
A TV adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel. George and Lenny travel through the Depression-era west working at odd jobs, hoping to make enough money to buy their own farm. George must always... See full summary »
Director: Reza Badiyi | Stars: Robert Blake, Randy Quaid, Mitchell Ryan, Ted Neeley
Votes: 559
16. The Moon Is Down (1943)
90 min | Drama, War
During the Nazi occupation of Norway, a small Norwegian village struggles to cope with the invaders and some locals choose collaboration while others prefer armed resistance.
Director: Irving Pichel | Stars: Cedric Hardwicke, Henry Travers, Lee J. Cobb, Dorris Bowdon
Votes: 539
17. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
61 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Anthology series which ran on PBS throughout the 1980s.
Stars: Jeffrey DeMunn, Elizabeth Franz, Edward Herrmann, Sada Thompson
Votes: 417
18. Studio One (1948–1958)
60 min | Drama
A pinnacle of the Golden Age of Television, "Studio One" presented a wide range of memorable dramas and received eighteen Emmy nominations and five wins during its prestigious nine-year run on CBS.
Stars: Betty Furness, Paul Branson, Charlton Heston, Mary Sinclair
Votes: 330
19. The Red Pony (1973 TV Movie)
Unrated | 101 min | Drama, Family, Western
A young farmboy who can't seem to communicate with his father develops an attachment to a young red pony.
Director: Robert Totten | Stars: Henry Fonda, Maureen O'Hara, Ben Johnson, Jack Elam
Votes: 295
20. The Pearl (II) (2004)
PG-13 | 115 min | Drama
A poor Mexican diver finds a priceless pearl that will change his impoverished family's future, if he can fend off his own greed and the people trying to take advantage of him.
Director: Alfredo Zacarías | Stars: Litefoot, Ryan James, Claudine Sosa, Angélica Soler
Votes: 272
21. Ondu Muthina Kathe (1987)
131 min | Drama
Ondu muttina kathe is based on a tribal community in the coastal area of karnataka
Director: Shankar Nag | Stars: Archana, Ashok Badardinni, T.N. Balakrishna, Ramesh Bhat
Votes: 230
22. A Medal for Benny (1945)
Approved | 77 min | Drama
Outcast Benny Martin joined the army to escape public scorn. But when the townspeople learn that he is to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, they pretend that he and his family are cherished, eminent citizens.
Director: Irving Pichel | Stars: Dorothy Lamour, Arturo de Córdova, J. Carrol Naish, Mikhail Rasumny
Votes: 221
23. Omnibus (1952–1961)
55 min | Drama, History, Music
Omnibus was a television program that sought to provide the best of what television could provide as the highest common denominator of intellectual curiosity and interest. This level of programing excellence has not been achieved again.
Stars: Alistair Cooke, Leonard Bernstein, Joseph N. Welch, Helen Hayes
Votes: 218
24. Of Mice and Men (2014)
149 min | Drama
This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck's play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heart-breaking testament to the bonds of friendship.
Director: Anna D. Shapiro | Stars: James Franco, Chris O'Dowd, Jim Norton, Jim Parrack
Votes: 194
25. Producers' Showcase (1954–1957)
90 min | Drama, Musical, Comedy
This program aired once every fourth week, and was one of the most costly live shows of the 1950s. Many stars appeared on this show.
Stars: Cyril Ritchard, Claire Bloom, Mary Martin, David Wayne
Votes: 186
26.
ABC Close-Up! (1960– )
Episode:
Adventures on the New Frontier
(1961)
Not Rated | 52 min | Documentary
A look at the daily business of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, with a focus on some of the political issues he faces six weeks into his term.
Directors: Robert Drew, Richard Leacock, Albert Maysles, D.A. Pennebaker, Kenneth Stilson | Stars: McGeorge Bundy, Paul B. Fay Jr., John Kenneth Galbraith, Arthur Goldberg
Votes: 171
27. The Winter of Our Discontent (1983 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 105 min | Drama
This story tells those self-denials of an honest man what necessary to reach his object of life.
Director: Waris Hussein | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Teri Garr, Tuesday Weld, Michael V. Gazzo
Votes: 162
28. Lux Video Theatre (1950–1959)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
Live dramatic shows featuring Hollywood stars, adaptations of motion pictures, and a host accompanying. The host would introduce each act, and would conduct an interview with the stars at the end of the play.
Stars: Ken Carpenter, Jay Jackson, Otto Kruger, Gordon MacRae
Votes: 154
29. Of Mice and Men (1968 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
Two ranch workers, one of them simple-minded, look for work and happiness during the Great Depression, but luck is not in their cards.
Director: Ted Kotcheff | Stars: George Segal, Nicol Williamson, Dana Elcar, Will Geer
Votes: 145
30. Matinee Theatre (1955–1958)
60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
A daily anthology show, featuring original material, as well as adaptations of literary classics.
Stars: John Conte, Peter Hansen, Sarah Churchill, Johnny Crawford
Votes: 133
31. The Forgotten Village (1941)
Approved | 67 min | Documentary, Drama
Documentary examining the conflicts between the coming of modernization and the traditional culture of a small Mexican village.
Directors: Herbert Kline, Alexander Hammid | Star: Burgess Meredith
Votes: 99
32. World in Action (1963–1998)
30 min | Documentary
A documentary series focusing on current affairs.
Stars: Brian Armstrong, Chris Kelly, Derek Cooper, Wilfrid Thomas
Votes: 98
33.
American Playhouse (1980–1994)
Episode:
The Grapes of Wrath
(1991)
142 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A poor Midwest family is forced off of their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression.
Directors: Kirk Browning, Frank Galati | Stars: Gary Sinise, Robert Breuler, Ron Crawford, Mark Deakins
Votes: 96
34. Television Theater (1953– )
Drama
Series of television plays.
Stars: Jerzy Trela, Krzysztof Globisz, Krystyna Janda, Jan Englert
Votes: 92
35. Play of the Week (1959–1961)
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
This syndicated anthology series staged a different play every week covering all genres, dramas, comedies, musicals, fantasies, mysteries, et al, utilizing some of the best talent appearing on Broadway.
Stars: Myron McCormick, Cathleen Nesbitt, Frank Conroy, Tim O'Connor
Votes: 80
36. To theatro tis Defteras (1970–2004)
Comedy, Drama
Stars: Spyros Konstadopoulos, Nikitas Tsakiroglou, Trifon Karatzas, Iakovos Psarras
Votes: 68
37. Chubby (1972)
117 min | Drama
It is loosely based on the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck and is the story of Topoli a young retarded guy who lives by his nephew Essi and their life.
Director: Reza Mirlohi | Stars: Homayoon, Zahra Hatami, Morteza Aghili, Bahram Vatanparast
Votes: 67
38. Von Mäusen und Menschen (1968 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama
Director: Rolf Hädrich | Stars: Wolfgang Reichmann, Peer Schmidt, Dorothea Reiprich, Werner Veidt
Votes: 57
39. Light's Diamond Jubilee (1954 TV Movie)
120 min | Documentary
Directors: Alan Handley, Christian Nyby, Roy Rowland, Norman Taurog, King Vidor, William A. Wellman, Bud Yorkin | Stars: Judith Anderson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Benchley, Walter Brennan
Votes: 56
40. Des souris et des hommes (1971 TV Movie)
Drama
-The story of Lennie, an innocent colossus, and George, two migrant workers bound by a solid friendship, crisscrossing the roads of California in the thirties in search of work.
Director: Paul Blouin | Stars: René Caron, Jean Duceppe, Benoît Girard, Jacques Godin
Votes: 42
41. Mahalle arkadaslari (1961)
115 min | Adventure, Romance
Director: Metin Erksan | Stars: Efgan Efekan, Suna Selen, Kadir Savun, Suphi Kaner
Votes: 39
42. Nash Airflyte Theatre (1950–1951)
30 min | Drama
Live anthology series featuring a wide format of stories (western, musical comedy, dramatic, et cetera).
Stars: William Gaxton, Frank Sutton, Ralph Riggs, Dane Clark
Votes: 37
43. Curtain Call (1952– )
30 min | Drama
A live dramatic anthology series
Stars: Richard Kiley, Joy Lafleur, Frederic Tozere, Raimonda Orselli
Votes: 33
44. The Harness (1971 TV Movie)
120 min | Drama
A struggling farmer resigns himself to being dominated by his ailing wife. One day a free-spirited young woman and her son show up at his ranch. He hires her to help around the house, and their presence begins to change his life.
Director: Boris Sagal | Stars: Lorne Greene, Julie Sommars, Murray Hamilton, Lee Montgomery
Votes: 32
45.
East of Eden (1981)
Episode:
Part One
(1981)
145 min | Drama
Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Timothy Bottoms, Jane Seymour, Bruce Boxleitner, Soon-Tek Oh
Votes: 32
46. Grande Teatro Tupi (1951–1964)
Drama
A tele theater where famous plays were adapted and staged, during the days before videotaped Brazilian television, and performed by a cast of accomplished actors.
Stars: Wanda Kosmo, Rita Cléos, Nydia Lícia, Rildo Gonçalves
Votes: 31
47. ABC Close-Up! (1960– )
30 min | Documentary
This long running ABC News series of special reports/documentaries explores different aspects of life in the United States, featuring the most prominent ABC News correspondents of their times.
Stars: Marshall Frady, Joseph Julian, John Daly, Pierre Salinger
Votes: 25
48.
East of Eden (1981)
Episode:
Part Three
(1981)
144 min | Drama
John Steinbeck's generational saga stars Bruce Boxleitner and Timothy Bottoms as Cain-and-Abel brothers and Jane Seymour as the vixen who comes between them.
Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Timothy Bottoms, Jane Seymour, Bruce Boxleitner, Soon-Tek Oh
Votes: 25
49. The Robert Herridge Theater (1960–1961)
30 min | Drama
Stars: Robert Herridge, Michael Kane, Robert Dryden, John Fiedler
Votes: 24
50.
East of Eden (1981)
Episode:
Part Two
(1981)
93 min | Drama
Director: Harvey Hart | Stars: Timothy Bottoms, Jane Seymour, Bruce Boxleitner, Soon-Tek Oh
Votes: 24