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Genre | Kids & Family |
Format | Full Screen, NTSC, Black & White |
Contributor | Frank Sully, Frank Darien, John Qualen, Henry Fonda, O.Z. Whitehead, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Dorris Bowdon, Russell Simpson, Zeffie Tilbury, Eddie Quillan, Charley Grapewin, John Ford, Nunnally Johnson, John Steinbeck See more |
Language | English, Spanish |
Runtime | 2 hours and 8 minutes |
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This remarkable film version of Steinbeck?s novel was nominated for seven Academy Awards®, including for Best Picture, Actor (Henry Fonda), Film Editing, Sound and Writing. John Ford won the Best Director Oscar® and actress Jane Darwell won Best Actress for her portrayal of Ma Joad, the matriarch of the struggling migrant farmer family. Following a prison term he served for manslaughter, Tom Joad returns to find his family homestead overwhelmed by weather and the greed of the banking industry. With little work potential on the horizon of the Oklahoma dust bowls, the entire family packs up and heads for the promised land ? California. But the arduous trip and harsh living conditions they encounter offer little hope, and family unity proves as daunting a challenge as any other they face.
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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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- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : NR (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 7.75 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 0.8 ounces
- Item model number : 024543103301
- Director : John Ford
- Media Format : Full Screen, NTSC, Black & White
- Run time : 2 hours and 8 minutes
- Actors : Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin, Dorris Bowdon
- Dubbed: : French, Spanish
- Subtitles: : English, Spanish
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified
- Studio : 20th Century Fox
- ASIN : B0000DJZ8R
- Writers : John Steinbeck, Nunnally Johnson
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #8,492 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #1,319 in Drama DVDs
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From the outset, the film captivates audiences with its compelling narrative and rich character development. The story follows the Joad family as they are forced to leave their drought-ridden farm in Oklahoma and journey to California in search of a better life. Along the way, they encounter numerous obstacles and injustices, highlighting the harsh realities of poverty and economic inequality.
One of the film's greatest strengths is its ability to evoke a strong sense of empathy and compassion for the characters. Through powerful performances and emotive storytelling, viewers are drawn into the struggles and triumphs of the Joad family, experiencing their joys and sorrows as if they were their own.
Moreover, "The Grapes Of Wrath" remains highly relevant today, serving as a poignant reminder of the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity. Its themes of resilience, solidarity, and the pursuit of justice resonate deeply with audiences of all generations, making it a must-watch for anyone seeking insight into the complexities of the human condition.
In conclusion, "The Grapes Of Wrath" is a cinematic masterpiece that continues to stand the test of time. Its compelling narrative, stellar performances, and profound themes make it an essential viewing experience for cinephiles and history enthusiasts alike. I wholeheartedly recommend this film to anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant journey through America's past.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
Analysis of Plot Elements
There are so many powerful and moving plot elements in this movie. Early in the story, you can sense elements of personal conflict. One of the scenes that for me exemplified this personal conflict first in the film is the scene at the beginning of the movie when Tom, Jim, and Muley are hiding from the superintendent. The animosity, frustration, and fear are for the superintendent, and vice versa is palpable, and it saturates the scene. But the story centers in the age-old struggle of man vs. environment as the Joads are driven from their home by hard economic times, the drought and changes to the agricultural landscape in Oklahoma. This struggle is the inciting incident which sets in motion the family's travel from Oklahoma to California and sets off our elements of progressive complication, crisis, climax and resolution in this storyline. The progressive difficulty occurs as a series of events unfold as it becomes clear that grandpa Joad is in decline and MA takes the leadership role of the family. It continues through a series of ups and downs throughout their trip as they pass through different states. Some examples that were very powerful to me while watching this film were the dead of grandpa Joad early on in their trip & the scene at the truck stop. The movie clearly depicted the values of life/dead & hate/compassion beautifully. The Grapes of Wrath movie continues as the family arrives at Hooverville to discover appalling migrant conditions. This is followed by Tom and Casy's fight with the policy and Casy's arrest. Then the family is forced to flee and subsequently arrive at Weedpatch camp, but immediately unknown to Tom and his family there is tension between the workers as the people who run the field barely pay enough for people to eat. Things come to a head when Tom unknowingly discovers a group of strikers lead by none other than his friend Casy who was released from Jail. Then we enter the climax when Casy is killed when he was stroked by the police officers, and Tom kills a police officer in return.
The creative elements
The characters are represented in a very human and raw way. The actors' performances were truly stunning. One of the scenes that touched me deeply was when Ma Joad was destroying her pictures and packing on their last night in Oklahoma. Her eyes said it all. Mrs. Darwell was an outstanding actress. Grandpa Joad's performance also added so much emotion to the scene on the family's last day in Oklahoma as he fought and had had to be consoled and put in the truck as a child. Concerning the cinematography, for its time, even though the movie is in black and white, it is surprisingly crisp looking, and you are able to distinguish the scenes well enough.
I usually do not enjoy black and white films. But this film has converted me. I truly enjoyed how the themes of individuals vs. community, meekness vs. wrath and selfishness vs. kindness were portrayed. This movie is in my opinion timeless. It truly represented the struggles of the poor and their desire for their basic needs like food, shelter, and safety to be met. I think that this movie is very sobering in an age of consumerism in which many people just want the latest gadget irrespective of consequences. In conclusion, I would recommend it as a sobering, enjoyable departure of modern Hollywood.
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C’est d’abord un film qui a l’immense mérite de pouvoir être rangé sur l’étagère des chefs-d’œuvre de la filmographie mondiale de ces 80 dernières années.
Ce film est aussi à mettre en perspective avec les événements des années 30, la période de grande dépression des suites de 1929 et le "dust bowl", ce bassin de poussière à cheval sur l’Oklahoma, le Kansas et le Texas.
La catastrophe écologique a plusieurs causes humaines : l’augmentation du productivisme pour maintenir les profits que la crise met à mal, l’utilisation d’une mécanisation à outrance, provoquant une érosion des sols que la période de sécheresse de 1932 va transformer en poussière.
Les métayers ont été les premiers à souffrir de l’appétit des banquiers, les tempêtes de poussière ont fait le reste, des dizaines de milliers de familles ont été poussées à l’exil dans le dénuement le plus total, vers la terre promise de Californie.
Ces familles seront dénommées les Okies, bien que seules 20% d’entre-elles ne vienne réellement de l’Oklahoma, leur afflux dépassant les capacités d’accueil sanitaire et d’emploi de la Californie, les condamnant à une vie misérable et à une considération indigne de la part des locaux.
Le contexte social est parfaitement décrit par le film, l’exploitation de la misère, les grèves, les camps de bidonvilles, la collusion de la police avec les gros intérêts locaux, l’émergence de milices semblables au Ku Klux Klan.
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