Tobacco Road
"ON THE SCREEN AT LAST! The Picture you've waited eight years to see...Picturized by the men who gave you "GRAPES OF WRATH""
Originally released in 1941. Tobacco Road is a comedy/drama film. directed by John Ford. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charley Grapewin, Marjorie Rambeau, and Gene Tierney
Synopsis
Shiftless Jeeter Lester and his family of sharecroppers live in rural Georgia where their ancestors were once wealthy planters. Their slapstick existence is threatened by a bank's plans to take over the land for more profitable farming.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 20, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (55 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Charley Grapewin
as Jeeter Lester
Marjorie Rambeau
as Sister Bessie Rice
Gene Tierney
as Ellie May Lester
William Tracy
as Dude Lester
Elizabeth Patterson
as Ada Lester
Dana Andrews
as Capt. Tim Harmon
Slim Summerville
as Henry Peabody
Ward Bond
as Lov Bensey
Grant Mitchell
as George Payne
Zeffie Tilbury
as Grandma Lester
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobacco Road about?
Shiftless Jeeter Lester and his family of sharecroppers live in rural Georgia where their ancestors were once wealthy planters. Their slapstick existence is threatened by a bank's plans to take ove...
Who directed Tobacco Road?
Tobacco Road was directed by John Ford.
How long is Tobacco Road?
Tobacco Road has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Tobacco Road released?
Tobacco Road was released on February 20, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tobacco Road?
The main cast of Tobacco Road includes Charley Grapewin, Marjorie Rambeau, Gene Tierney, William Tracy, Elizabeth Patterson.