Rating: 8 out of 10. Directed by John Ford. "The Grapes of Wrath" is based on John Steinbeck's novel, takes place in the Great Depression, and effectively portrays the grief and hopelessness of what many people went through during this time.
Henry Fonda plays the lead character as the eldest Joad family son returning home from serving time in jail for manslaughter. Expecting to work on the family farm, he finds the farm deserted and run-down. His family has been kicked off the land. After reuniting with his family, they begin a long difficult trip to California in search of work.
Nominated for seven academy awards, winner of two, including John Ford's second of four best director awards.
Henry Fonda plays the lead character as the eldest Joad family son returning home from serving time in jail for manslaughter. Expecting to work on the family farm, he finds the farm deserted and run-down. His family has been kicked off the land. After reuniting with his family, they begin a long difficult trip to California in search of work.
Nominated for seven academy awards, winner of two, including John Ford's second of four best director awards.