The Grapes of Wrath

Name: The Grapes of Wrath
Genre: Drama
Released: 1940

1940 · Movie · 4 locations

Drama

United States

The Grapes of Wrath has 4 confirmed filming locations in United States.

Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his Uncle’s farm, and joins them the next day as they head for California and a new life... Hopefully.

Crossing into California
The family drives across the historic bridge, marking their entry into California, filled with mixed emotions about their new life.
Trails Arch Bridge
Departure from Albuquerque
The Joads begin their journey westward, driving their overloaded wagon through downtown Albuquerque.
Central Avenue at 5th Street
Entering Arizona
The Joads cross into Arizona, assuring an inspector they won't stay long as they pass beneath striking red cliffs.
Lupton
Passing Sayre Courthouse
The family stops in front of the courthouse in Sayre, Oklahoma, marking a tough moment in their journey.
Beckham County Courthouse

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The Grapes of Wrath has 4 confirmed filming locations in United States. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.

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