The Grapes of Wrath
starring: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin, Dorris Bowdon
directed by: John Ford
directed by: John Ford
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An oklahoma family moves to california during the dustbowl period of the 1930s.Studio: TcfheRelease Date: 06/19/2008Starring: Henry Fonda John CarradineRun time: 128 minutes
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Ranking No. 21 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 greatest American films, this 1940 classic is a bit dated in its noble sentimentality, but it remains a luminous example of Hollywood classicism from the peerless director of mythic Americana, John Ford. Adapted by Nunnally Johnson from John Steinbeck's classic novel, the film tells a simple story about Oklahoma farmers leaving the depression-era dustbowl for the promised land of California, but it's the story's emotional resonance and theme of human perseverance that makes the movie so richly and timelessly rewarding. It's all about the humble Joad family's cross-country trek to escape the economic devastation of their ruined farmland, beginning when Tom Joad (Henry Fonda) returns from a four-year prison term to discover that his family home is empty. He's reunited with his family just as they're setting out for the westbound journey, and thus begins an odyssey of saddening losses and strengthening hopes. As Ma Joad, Oscar-winner Jane Darwell is the embodiment of one of America's greatest social tragedies and the "Okie" spirit of pressing forward against all odds (as she says, "because we're the people"). A documentary-styled production for which Ford and cinematographer Gregg Toland demanded painstaking authenticity, The Grapes of Wrath is much more than a classy, old-fashioned history lesson. With dialogue and scenes that rank among the most moving and memorable ever filmed, it's a classic among classics--simply put, one of the finest films ever made. --Jeff Shannon
An oklahoma family moves to california during the dustbowl period of the 1930s.Studio: TcfheRelease Date: 06/19/2008Starring: Henry Fonda John CarradineRun time: 128 minutes
Amazon.com essential video:
Ranking No. 21 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 greatest American films, this 1940 classic is a bit dated in its noble sentimentality, but it remains a luminous example of Hollywood classicism from the peerless director of mythic Americana, John Ford. Adapted by Nunnally Johnson from John Steinbeck's classic novel, the film tells a simple story about Oklahoma farmers leaving the depression-era dustbowl for the promised land of California, but it's the story's emotional resonance and theme of human perseverance that makes the movie so richly and timelessly rewarding. It's all about the humble Joad family's cross-country trek to escape the economic devastation of their ruined farmland, beginning when Tom Joad (Henry Fonda) returns from a four-year prison term to discover that his family home is empty. He's reunited with his family just as they're setting out for the westbound journey, and thus begins an odyssey of saddening losses and strengthening hopes. As Ma Joad, Oscar-winner Jane Darwell is the embodiment of one of America's greatest social tragedies and the "Okie" spirit of pressing forward against all odds (as she says, "because we're the people"). A documentary-styled production for which Ford and cinematographer Gregg Toland demanded painstaking authenticity, The Grapes of Wrath is much more than a classy, old-fashioned history lesson. With dialogue and scenes that rank among the most moving and memorable ever filmed, it's a classic among classics--simply put, one of the finest films ever made. --Jeff Shannon
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The Grapes Of Wrath is an interesting, beautifully-filmed, powerful movie, but a story so marred by obvious leftist bias that it takes away from the presentation.
With the fabulous black-and-white contrasts here, I wish John Ford had directed a bunch of film noirs because this sure has the feel of one. This is just great photography and camera angles.Henry Fonda is the lead character and does a fine job as usual but Jane Darwell steals the show as the matriarch of the family. John ... Read More
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- "I'll be there every time a cop is beatin' a guy up..."
Directed by John Ford and adapted from the famous novel by John Steinbeck, "The Grapes of Wrath" is a gloomy masterpiece that challenges many of the assumptions we have about capitalism. Indeed, had Franklin Delano Roosevelt not come to power, social revolution would have been a very real possibility during the 1920's.
The reason this film is not as celebrated as, say, "Citizen Kane" or other of the AFI films is because it exposes poverty in America for what it is: as bad as anywhere ... Read More
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- would have loved to see it, but my disk is bad
right about the time they arrive in california, the picture pixates and i just end up fast forwarding it for the next 10 minutes, ruined the whole movie for me.
Rating: - Depressing,Pointless and ends on unrealistic Hopelessness!
I just watched Grapes Of Wrath last night,and I think it is highly overrated!
Watching the Joad family suffer through one miserable experience after another and especially to end on with such a tone of hopelessness was not a good film experience.
I just see no redeeming quality in this film.If our country was so hopeless as portrayed in this film,then I would not have enjoyed the childhood that I did,being born in 1950!
I gave it two stars only for the stark portrayal ... Read More
Rating: - Great old classic!
Nothing to say that others haven't said I am sure, but I think this was a great copy at a great price.I am not a professional but I have not a single negative to say whatever - just a great old classic and at a great price!
- Thumbs Both Up & DownThe Grapes Of Wrath is an interesting, beautifully-filmed, powerful movie, but a story so marred by obvious leftist bias that it takes away from the presentation.
With the fabulous black-and-white contrasts here, I wish John Ford had directed a bunch of film noirs because this sure has the feel of one. This is just great photography and camera angles.Henry Fonda is the lead character and does a fine job as usual but Jane Darwell steals the show as the matriarch of the family. John ... Read More
- "I'll be there every time a cop is beatin' a guy up..."Directed by John Ford and adapted from the famous novel by John Steinbeck, "The Grapes of Wrath" is a gloomy masterpiece that challenges many of the assumptions we have about capitalism. Indeed, had Franklin Delano Roosevelt not come to power, social revolution would have been a very real possibility during the 1920's.
The reason this film is not as celebrated as, say, "Citizen Kane" or other of the AFI films is because it exposes poverty in America for what it is: as bad as anywhere ... Read More
- would have loved to see it, but my disk is badright about the time they arrive in california, the picture pixates and i just end up fast forwarding it for the next 10 minutes, ruined the whole movie for me.
- Depressing,Pointless and ends on unrealistic Hopelessness!I just watched Grapes Of Wrath last night,and I think it is highly overrated!
Watching the Joad family suffer through one miserable experience after another and especially to end on with such a tone of hopelessness was not a good film experience.
I just see no redeeming quality in this film.If our country was so hopeless as portrayed in this film,then I would not have enjoyed the childhood that I did,being born in 1950!
I gave it two stars only for the stark portrayal ... Read More
- Great old classic!Nothing to say that others haven't said I am sure, but I think this was a great copy at a great price.I am not a professional but I have not a single negative to say whatever - just a great old classic and at a great price!
