Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape Brand: Key Video EAN: 9786301797900 Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Original recording reissued, NTSC ISBN: 6301797906 Label: 20th Century Fox Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Release Date: March 03, 1998 Running Time: 128 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: March 15, 1940 Sales Rank: 3707
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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Rating: - JOHN FORD'S CLASSIC B/W VERSION
The Grapes of Wrath
US 1940 128mins. bw
AFTER THE DUST BOWL DISASTER OF THE THIRTIES, OKLAHOMA FARMERS TREK TO CALIFORNIA IN THE HOPE OF A BETTER LIFE. A SUPERB FILM WHICH COULD SCARELY BE ... Read More
Rating: - Hard Times
My father was born in Oklahoma in 1923 . His family left Oklahoma during the dust bowl for Arizona . This was his favorite movie as it reminded him of his childhood . I've watched this movie several times ... Read More
Rating: - Simple review..
Lets keep it simple...shall we...
Movie is not as good as the book...but it is good...most movies are not as good as the book.
Rating: - Just a Great Movie!
I love this movie and have to admit I enjoy it more than the book. The book is about too preachy for me, but the movie focuses on the story and clarifies it. An amazing achievement for all involved and Henry ... Read More
Rating: - Wonderful classic
This is a wonderful old classic. I am proud to add this to my collection of DVD's. The product came in excellent condition, and in a timely manner. Thank you
- JOHN FORD'S CLASSIC B/W VERSION
- Simple review..