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The thousands who have read the book will know why WE WILL NOT SELL ANY CHILDREN TICKETS to see this picture! morePlot:
A poor Midwest family is forced off of their land. They travel to California, suffering the misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression. full summary | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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Won 2 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Red, White and Blues: Ten Bittersweet Patriotic Films (From IFC. 3 July 2008, 9:11 AM, PDT)
Raising Kane To The Top (From Studio Briefing. 17 June 1998)
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A compelling story of a family trying to survive the hardship of great depression era. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Henry Fonda | ... | Tom Joad | |
| Jane Darwell | ... | Ma Joad | |
| John Carradine | ... | Casy | |
| Charley Grapewin | ... | Grandpa | |
| Dorris Bowdon | ... | Rosasharn | |
| Russell Simpson | ... | Pa Joad | |
| O.Z. Whitehead | ... | Al | |
| John Qualen | ... | Muley | |
| Eddie Quillan | ... | Connie | |
| Zeffie Tilbury | ... | Grandma | |
| Frank Sully | ... | Noah | |
| Frank Darien | ... | Uncle John | |
| Darryl Hickman | ... | Winfield | |
| Shirley Mills | ... | Ruth Joad | |
| Roger Imhof | ... | Thomas |
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View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
128 min | West Germany:108 min (cut version)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Certification:
UK:PG (video rating) | Canada:PG (Manitoba) | West Germany:12 (f) | UK:A (original rating) | Brazil:12 | Canada:G (Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Canada:PG (video rating) | USA:Approved (certificate #5789) | Argentina:13 | South Korea:12 | Soviet Union:(Banned) | Australia:G (original rating) | Australia:PG (DVD rating) | Finland:K-16 | Portugal:M/12 (re-release) | Sweden:15Filming Locations:
20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA moreMOVIEmeter: 
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Beulah Bondi was tested for the role of Ma Joad. Bondi, believing that she had the part, reportedly bought an old jalopy and moved to Bakersfield (CA) to live among the migrant workers in order to research the role. moreGoofs:
Continuity: 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. moreQuotes:
[the family is leaving the farm, heading for California]Al Joad: Ain't you gonna look back, Ma? Give the ol' place a last look?
Ma Joad: We're going' to California, ain't we? All right then let's go to California.
Al Joad: That don't sound like you, Ma. You never was like that before.
Ma Joad: I never had my house pushed over before. Never had my family stuck out on the road. Never had to lose everything I had in life.
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Going Down the Road Feeling Bad moreFAQ
Is this movie based on a novel?A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
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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.