A powerful movie!

Rating: 9/10 (26 January 2005)

Good adaptation of Steinbeck's superb novel. The Joad family were farmers in Oklahoma (referred to as Okies) during the "Dust Bowl" years when drought caused a lot of farmers to lose everything.
There are promised work in California and pack up their dilapidated truck with their family including the grandmother (I wonder if the idea for The Beverly Hillbillies came from this) and have a grueling trip there. When they arrive they are treated like "slaves," not even paid enough to buy food.
This was probably Fonda's best role as the noble Tom Joad. John Carridine is also excellent in a supporting role.
This film is historical and an important statement on how corruption lead to the formation of unions and workers rights!