The Grapes of Wrath

John Ford transformed John Steinbeck's novel classic into an immortal work of cinema, and the role of Tom Joad is one of master actor Henry Fonda's most well-known and beloved. We follow Tom and his family as they travel from Oklahoma westward to California orchards in search of casual work. One of the film's many poignant moments is the scene in which the family drives into a settler camp and the camera lingers at gouged faces and dilapidated shacks. The relentless Californian sun in photographer Gregg Toland's pictures is unforgettable, and the American critics proclaimed the film a masterpiece already at its premiere.

Directed by: John Ford
Starring: Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, Charley Grapewin
Country/year: United States, 1940
Running time: 128 min.
Formato: DCP
Language: English Dialogue
Age limit: Allowed for children over 15
Original title: The Grapes of Wrath

Part of the series: Filmuniversitetet - morgen
In collaboration with Film and Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen, Cinemateket shows important film historical milestones. The films are shown on Tuesday mornings at 9.15am and always with a 15-minute introduction by the university's film history experts.