Desperate people struggle to survive desperate times.

Rating: 10/10 (8 February 2003)

One of director John Ford's finest. A sentimental and memorable drama based on the John Steinbeck novel. The Joad family are forced to leave their homestead due to the harsh conditions brought by the Great Depression. The Joad's pack up and join the caravan of other Dust Bowl victims and head to California answering the promises of work in the orchards. The Okies struggle to hold on to their pride and dignity as their misfortunes continue. Memorable is the trek down Route 66 to the land of milk and honey. If I've watched this movie once I've watched it two dozen times. Excellent portrayals by Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell, John Carradine, John Qualen, Charley Grapwin and O.Z. Whitehead.