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Grapes of Wrath (1940) | 
| Director: John Ford
Actors: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin, Dorris Bowdon
Studio: 20th Century Fox
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Rating:  97 reviews
Sales Rank: 4749
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Original Recording Reissued, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 129 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 4.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 6301797906
UPC: 086162102431
EAN: 9786301797900
ASIN: 6301797906
Theatrical Release Date: March 15, 1940
Release Date: March 3, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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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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Simple review.. August 5, 2008
M. Farrell (USA, midwest)
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.
 Just a Great Movie! July 25, 2008
Lynn Ellingwood (Webster, NY United States)
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 Fonda probably had his greatest performance in this picture. John Ford, Gregg Toland and others involved with this picture did a fine job. Jane Darwell gives a wonderful performance as Ma Joad. A classic.
Wonderful classic July 18, 2008
Ernestine M. Ruffcorn
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
The Grapes of Wrath July 14, 2008
Michael D. Molloy (Chicago, IL USA)
While I loved the book madly, I simply liked the film version of it very much. I guess my only complaint, if I had to list one in order to justify not giving it five stars, is that it was made in 1940. The actors are good; the story is great. If you like classic movies--like I do--you'll really like this one. It's better than most of the classics I've seen. But I can also sympathize with those people who find that the older movies put them to sleep. If that's the case with you, you probably won't enjoy this one, either.
 Beware of defective DVDs! July 6, 2008
W. McKinney (Baton Rouge)
I ordered this DVD from Amazon and received a defective copy. There were small pockmarks on the outer edge of the DVD which prevented viewing some of the latter scenes of the movie. I sent this DVD back and got a replacement with the same problem! I sent that back and got a refund. Beware, there appears to be a common manufacturing defect with this particular version of the movie.
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