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The Grapes of Wrath (1991): Cast

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The Grapes of Wrath is a 1991 drama directed by Kirk Browning, starring Lois Smith as Ma Joad, Jeff Perry and Gary Sinise. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes.

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The Grapes of Wrath (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 22m (142 min)
Director
Kirk Browning
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Grapes of Wrath About?

The premise of The Grapes of Wrath without spoilers.

Steppenwolf presents a stage adaptation of Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath with the Broadway cast. After losing their farm, the Joads load their few belongings onto a truck and head west to California for work. Ma Joad strives to keep the family together, while Tom confronts death, only to have their hopes shattered by reality of Depression.

The Grapes of Wrath Themes & Keywords

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  • drama episode
  • history episode
  • great depression
  • ex convict
  • dust bowl
  • california
  • pulitzer prize source
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Grapes of Wrath Cast & Characters

Lois Smith leads the cast as Ma Joad, with Jeff Perry as Noah Joad and Gary Sinise as Tom Joad. Directed by Kirk Browning; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kirk Browning

More films directed by Kirk Browning: Death of a Salesman, Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall, New York City Opera: A Little Night Music and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

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The Grapes of Wrath Also Known As

Also known as “American Playhouse: The Grapes of Wrath”.

Also known as
  • American Playhouse: The Grapes of Wrath

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The Grapes of Wrath FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Grapes of Wrath, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Grapes of Wrath?

The Grapes of Wrath runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

When was The Grapes of Wrath released?

The Grapes of Wrath was released on March 22, 1991.

Who directed The Grapes of Wrath?

The Grapes of Wrath was directed by Kirk Browning.

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Who is in the cast of The Grapes of Wrath?

The Grapes of Wrath stars Lois Smith as Ma Joad, Jeff Perry as Noah Joad and Gary Sinise as Tom Joad, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Grapes of Wrath have a post-credit scene?

No. The Grapes of Wrath has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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