The Grapes of Wrath
Binding: DVD
Region: Region 1
Actor: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin, Dorris Bowdon
Format: Black & White, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Run Time: 129 minutes
ASIN: B0000DJZ8R
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: 2004-04-06
Average Customer Review: 
(From 88 total reviews)
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Editorial Reviews
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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
Product Description:
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.Bonus:Disc 1: Side 1 - Feature commentaryDisc 1: Side 2 - Biography: Daryl Zannuck: Restoration Comparison: Theatrcial trailer. Movie Tone News: 1934Outtakes Drought Distress 1941: “Rossevelt Lauds Motion Pictures ” still gallery studio classics:All About Eve An Affair To Remember Day the Earth Stood Still Ghost and Mrs. Muir My Darling ClementineSpecs: English Stereo English Mono Spanish MonoDubbed: SpanishSubtitled: Spanish EnglishSystem Requirements: Running Time 128 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE
Customer Reviews
One of the Best Movies I’ve Ever Seen! Too Bad the DVD is Poor! by Frederick Baptist
This is a very moving, touching movie that ages very well. The issues covered here like perseverence against great odds, family values, corrupt police and government officials and social divide are still so relevant today. I’ve not read the book but this movie has made me want to go to the library and borrow it. The movie is more than 2 hours long and yet it’s so good that you don’t feel it as the Joad family makes its long journey cross country from Oklahoma to California looking for a way to survive from day to day. The acting was superb and so was the directing but the only thing I didn’t like was this DVD version. The sound quality was average and despite the visual restoration, there were still many imperfections. Perhaps a Blu-Ray version with better sound and visual quality will be soon released. I enjoyed the special features on the flip side of the disc which had reel-life (pun intended) news clips from the actual reports of the great drought of the 1930s and especially the Biography of Darryl F. Zannuck which was very good.
Contentwise, this is an excellent movie but this DVD version can be improved soundwise and picturewise.
The Grapes of Wrath by Winston Naylor
I have watched the movie many times. Now I’ve read the book. I always learn more about the characters and plot by reading the book and I was not disappointed with The Grapes of Wrath. One of the best books I’ve ever read and an excellent portrayal of life during the Depression.
A TRUE MASTERPIECE by John Bennett
One of the rare films that respected the book. I feel the best American novel EVER! The film respected Stinebeck’s genius.
truly a classic by willow
This movie is truly a classic. Just love it ! It`s helpful to me, My life has been so hard, it helps me feel less alone in my pain.
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