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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 class conflict, survival, and family & loyalty 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
When

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
Class ConflictSurvivalFamily & Loyalty
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction
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