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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John Ford
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Cast
| 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 | |
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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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15 March 1940 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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$800,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Sung by Henry Fonda at the dance
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John Ford unmercifully chewed out Frank Darien for overemoting in the scene where Ma is preparing a simple stew for the family in front of a crowd of starving children in the migrant camp. By the time Ford had finished his tirade, Darien was completely drained, which proved to be exactly the take Ford wanted for the scene. See more »Goofs
In the beginning of the movie Grandma Joad is sitting at the table eating with a full set of teeth in her mouth. Later when they stop to buy the bread Pa Joad explains to the waitress that they need to soften the bread for Grandma to eat because she has no teeth. See more »Quotes
Grandpa Joad: I smell spare ribs. Somebody's been eatin' spare ribs. How come I ain't got none?See more »
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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.