The Grapes of Wrath VHS Tape

The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is a drama directed by John Ford, adapted from John Steinbeck’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The film stars Henry Fonda as Tom Joad, Jane Darwell as Ma Joad, and John Carradine as Jim Casy. Set during the Great Depression, it follows the Joad family as they journey from the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma to California in search of a better life. The film is renowned for its powerful performances, cinematography by Gregg Toland, and its poignant portrayal of resilience amidst hardship. It won Academy Awards for Best Director (John Ford) and Best Supporting Actress (Jane Darwell) and was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry.