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The Grapes of Wrath poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.0 / 100
1940·Drama·2h 9m

THE GRAPES OF WRATH

“The Joads step right out of the pages of the novel that has shocked millions!”

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.

Above the Line
John Ford·DirectorNunnally Johnson·ScreenplayJohn Steinbeck·NovelGregg Toland·Director of PhotographyAlfred Newman·Original Music ComposerRobert L. Simpson·Editor
Cast
Henry Fonda·Tom JoadJane Darwell·Ma JoadJohn Carradine·CasyCharley Grapewin·Grandpa JoadDorris Bowdon·RosasharnRussell Simpson·Pa JoadO.Z. Whitehead·Al JoadJohn Qualen·Muley GravesEddie Quillan·Connie RiversZeffie Tilbury·Grandma Joad
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
John Ford·DirectorEdward O'Fearna·Assistant DirectorWingate Smith·Assistant DirectorOtto Brower·Second Unit Director
Writing· 2
Nunnally Johnson·ScreenplayJohn Steinbeck·Novel
Camera· 2
Gregg Toland·Director of PhotographyBert Shipman·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Robert L. Simpson·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Alfred Newman·Original Music ComposerRobert Parrish·Sound Effects EditorRoger Heman Sr.·SoundGeorge Leverett·Sound MixerEdmund H. Hansen·Sound
Art & Design· 9
Mark-Lee Kirk·Art DirectionRichard Day·Art DirectionGwen Wakeling·Costume DesignThomas Little·Set DecorationCharles Gemora·Makeup ArtistGustaf Norin·Makeup Department HeadWilliam Sittel·Assistant Property MasterAndy Kisch·Assistant Property MasterEd Jones·Props
Production· 4
Darryl F. Zanuck·ProducerNunnally Johnson·Associate ProducerRalph Dietrich·Production ManagerBernard McEveety·Unit Manager
Other Departments· 3
Vic Jones·GafferBill McLellan·GafferMyrtle Ford·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
77.0
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$2M
ROI 99%
Worldwide Gross
2
7 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Grapes of Wrath's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#C6C2B4
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Mood
Somber, Hopeful, Determined
Composition
Rule Of Thirds
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up of a man's upper body, looking upwards and to the right, against a cloudy sky. He wears a light-colored button-up shirt and dark ”

drama
Key Elements
Newsboy CapOverallsHouseWindmill
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Neutral
Setting
Rural
Design Score
8/10
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