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1940 · 129 min · NR

The Grapes of Wrath

Directed by John Ford · Drama

The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is a Drama film, directed by John Ford set in Oklahoma and California during the 1930s. It runs 129 minutes and is rated NR.

A road trip, with a bleak and melancholic tone. Themes of family & loyalty, survival, and class conflict run throughout.

Composer
Alfred Newman
Cinematography
Gregg Toland
Cast
Henry FondaJane DarwellJohn CarradineCharley GrapewinDorris BowdonRussell SimpsonO.Z. WhiteheadJohn Qualen

The world of this film

Setting

Where
OklahomaCalifornia
Setting
Rural
When
1930s

Premise & themes

Premise
Road Trip
Themes
Family & LoyaltySurvivalClass Conflict
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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