The Grapes of Wrath
Movie
1940
2 HOURS 9 MINS
Drama
Based upon John Steinbeck’s iconic novel, sharecroppers load up a truck to leave the dust bowl of Oklahoma for California, beset by hardships along the way.
Cast & Crew
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 Joad
Darryl Hickman Winfield Joad
Shirley Mills Ruthie Joad
Grant Mitchell Manager of government camp
Ward Bond Friendly policeman in Bakersfield
Frank Faylen Tim Wallace, camp commiteeman
Joe Sawyer Bookkeeper
Harry Tyler Bert, diner cook
Charles Middleton Leader
John Arledge Davis, bulldozer driver
Hollis Jewell Muley's son
Paul Guilfoyle Floyd, agitator
Charles D. Brown Wilkie, boy lookout at dance
Roger Imhof Mr. Thomas, ditch employer
John Ford Director
Nunnally Johnson Screenwriter
Darryl F Zanuck Producer
Gregg Toland Cinematography
Robert L. Simpson Film Editing
Richard Day Art Direction
Mark-Lee Kirk Art Direction
Thomas Little Set Decoration
Gwen Wakeling Costume Design
Edward O'Fearna Assistant Director
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Sunday, March 2
Sharecroppers (Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell) leave dust bowl Oklahoma for California.
Saturday, March 8
Sharecroppers (Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell) leave dust bowl Oklahoma for California.
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