A dust-choked odyssey where the shadows of the Great Depression meet the incandescent resilience of the human spirit. An old truck carries a family's hope through a landscape of fractured dreams and mechanical cruelty.
The Grapes of Wrath
"The Joads step right out of the pages of the novel that has shocked millions!"
Director:
John Ford
Cast:
Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin, Dorris Bowdon
Drama
Budget:
$800,000
Box Office:
$1,591,000
The Grapes of Wrath - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Souvenir
When Ma Joad goes through her box, she finds a porcelain dog from the 1904 World's Fair. This is a subtle nod to the shared history of the Midwest and a specific reference to the fair also featured in the later classic Meet Me in St. Louis.
The Disappearance of Noah Joad
In the film, the character Noah simply vanishes after a scene by the river without explanation. In the book, he chooses to stay behind, but the film's lack of dialogue about his departure has become a famous 'missing' detail for eagle-eyed fans.