farm,california,based on novel or book,capitalism,ex-detainee,oklahoma,great depression,road trip,jail

The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

Poster for The Grapes of Wrath

The Joads step right out of the pages of the novel that has shocked millions!

Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his Uncle’s farm, and joins them the next day as they head for California and a new life... Hopefully.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Ford
  • Profile picture of Henry Fonda
    Tom Joad Henry Fonda
  • Profile picture of Jane Darwell
    Ma Joad Jane Darwell
  • Profile picture of John Carradine
    Casy John Carradine
  • Profile picture of Charley Grapewin
    Grandpa Joad Charley Grapewin
  • Profile picture of Dorris Bowdon
    Rosasharn Dorris Bowdon
  • Profile picture of Russell Simpson
    Pa Joad Russell Simpson
  • Profile picture of O.Z. Whitehead
    Al Joad O.Z. Whitehead
  • Profile picture of John Qualen
    Muley Graves John Qualen

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Keywords

  • farm
  • california
  • based on novel or book
  • capitalism
  • ex-detainee
  • oklahoma
  • great depression
  • road trip
  • jail