The Migrants
The Migrants | |
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Written by | Lanford Wilson |
Story by | Tennessee Williams |
Directed by | Tom Gries |
Starring | |
Composer | Billy Goldenberg |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producer | Tom Gries |
Cinematography | Richard C. Kratina |
Editor | Bud S. Isaacs |
Running time | 90 minutes |
Production company | CBS Television Network |
Distributor | Americana Entertainment |
Release | |
Original network | CBS |
Original release |
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The Migrants is a 1974 American drama television film directed and produced by Tom Gries and written by Lanford Wilson, based on a story by Tennessee Williams. The film stars Cloris Leachman, Ron Howard, and Sissy Spacek. It received for six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Special – Comedy or Drama and Best Lead Actress in a Drama for Leachman.
Synopsis[]
A family of migratory farm workers travels the country performing seasonal work.
Cast[]
- Cloris Leachman as Viola Barlow
- Ron Howard as Lyle Barlow
- Sissy Spacek as Wanda Trimpin
- Cindy Williams as Betty
- Ed Lauter as Mr. Barlow
- Lisa Lucas as Molly Barlow
- Mills Watson as Hec Campbell
- David Clennon as Tom Trimpin
- as Billie Jean Barlow
- Brad Sullivan as Johnson
- Leon Russom as Doctor
- Claudia McNeil as Rose Daw
- Tom Rosqui as Father
- Dolph Sweet as Sheriff
- Mari Gorman as Miss Travers
- as First Overseer
- as Second Overseer
- as Beard
- as Diaz
- as Mr. Daw
- Joseph Brady as Minister
- Bill Pope as Billy Dan
- as Sheriff's Deputy
- as Baby
- as Baby #2
Production[]
Filming took place in Vineland, New Jersey.[1]
Reception[]
New York Times reviewer Cyclops criticized the fact that many of the usual Tennessee Williams elements were missing.[2] Howard Rosenberg of the Los Angeles Times, however, placed the movie on his list of the 30 best TV movies.[3]
Awards and nominations[]
Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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1974 | 26th Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Special – Comedy or Drama | Tom Gries | Nominated |
Best Lead Actress in a Drama | Cloris Leachman | Nominated | ||
Best Directing in Drama – Single Program – Comedy or Drama | Tom Gries | Nominated | ||
Best Writing in Drama – Original Teleplay | Lanford Wilson | Nominated | ||
Best Music Composition – For a Special Program | Billy Goldenberg | Nominated | ||
Best Cinematography for Entertainment Programming – For a Special or Feature Length Program Made for Television | Richard C. Kratina | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ "The Migrants (TV Movie 1974)" – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ Cyclops (3 February 1974). "The World of the Joads Is Still With Us" – via www.nytimes.com.
- ^ ROSENBERG, HOWARD (23 April 1989). "THE CRITICAL VIEW : 30 of the Best From an Uneven Collection" – via LA Times.
External links[]
- The Migrants at IMDb
- The Migrants at AllMovie
Categories:
- 1974 films
- 1974 drama films
- 1974 television films
- 1970s English-language films
- American films
- American drama films
- American television films
- CBS network films
- Drama television films
- Films about families
- Films about farmers
- Films based on works by Tennessee Williams
- Films directed by Tom Gries
- Films scored by Billy Goldenberg
- Films set in farms
- Films shot in New Jersey