A poor Midwest family is forced off their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Henry Fonda | ... | Tom Joad | |
| Jane Darwell | ... | Ma Joad | |
| John Carradine | ... | Jim Casy | |
| Charley Grapewin | ... | Grandpa | |
| Dorris Bowdon | ... | Rosasharn | |
| Russell Simpson | ... | Pa Joad | |
| O.Z. Whitehead | ... | Al | |
| John Qualen | ... | Muley Bates | |
| Eddie Quillan | ... | Connie | |
| Zeffie Tilbury | ... | Grandma | |
| Frank Sully | ... | Noah | |
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Frank Darien | ... | Uncle John |
| Darryl Hickman | ... | Winfield | |
| Shirley Mills | ... | Ruthie | |
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Roger Imhof | ... | Thomas |
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The Joad clan, introduced to the world in John Steinbeck's iconic novel, is looking for a better life in California. After their drought-ridden farm is seized by the bank, the family -- led by just-paroled son Tom -- loads up a truck and heads West. On the road, beset by hardships, the Joads meet dozens of other families making the same trek and holding onto the same dream. Once in California, however, the Joads soon realize that the promised land isn't quite what they hoped. Written by Jwelch5742
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great depression | bakersfield california | penny candy | colorado river bridge | softhearted truck drivers |Taglines:
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2006: Ranked #7 on the American Film Institute's 100 Most Inspiring Movies of All Time. See more »Goofs
When Pa Joad and Tom are talking about how they got some money to go on the trip, poor Uncle John carries the bed spring out the door three times. See more »Quotes
Gasoline Attendant: You and me got sense. Them Okies got no sense and no feeling. They ain't human. Human being wouldn't live the way they do. Human being couldn't stand to be so miserable.See more »
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International distributions (e.g. UK) have a short ~30 second prologue at the beginning to explain the historical context to the story to touch on the socio-economic problems in the US which arose during the Great Depression and the concurrent Dust Bowl. See more »Soundtracks
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One of the best movies Hollywood ever produced and yes it's true that "The Grapes of Wrath" is one of those movies which don't loose their lust in many years. Released in 1940 and till now this movie is as fresh as it can be. John Ford directorial version of John Steinbeck's finest work really worth a watch.As from the release of the book "Grapes of Wrath" has been seiged with controversies as the book was banned in many states but the book is great proponent of hardship. This movie mesmerizes you from the start as the characters are indulged with true humanitarian instincts, you won't feel any thing irrelevant.Henry Fonda is very much compelling in the role of young Todd and Jane Darwell won best supporting actress in magnificent portrayal of Mama Todd. All the other cast was fine and convincing in their roles .John Ford won another best director award from this and its no doubt the best deserving from his other achievements .In the end it's a treat and you wont be able to forget its impact for a long time.