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.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Ford

WriterNunnally Johnson

CinematographerGregg Toland

ComposerAlfred Newman

EditorRobert L. Simpson

ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck

Cast

Henry Fondaas Tom Joad

Jane Darwellas Ma Joad

John Carradineas Casy

Charley Grapewinas Grandpa Joad

Dorris Bowdonas Rosasharn

Russell Simpsonas Pa Joad

O.Z. Whiteheadas Al Joad

John Qualenas Muley Graves

Eddie Quillanas Connie Rivers

Zeffie Tilburyas Grandma Joad

Frank Sullyas Noah

Frank Darienas Uncle John

Darryl Hickmanas Winfield

Shirley Millsas Ruth Joad

Roger Imhofas Thomas

Grant Mitchellas Caretaker

Charles D. Brownas Wilkie

John Arledgeas Davis

Ward Bondas Policeman

Harry Tyleras Bert

Double Feature

Streaming now, and why it pairs with this film

Stagecoach1939

Both directed by John Ford

Or

The Long Voyage Home1940Both directed by John Ford
The Plough and the Stars1936Both directed by John Ford

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