The Good Earth

"China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!"

Aug 6 1937 Approved 2h 18m
Drama, Romance

China, during the rule of the Qing Dynasty. The arranged marriage between Wang Lung, a humble farmer, and O-Lan, a domestic slave, will endure the many hardships of life over the years; but the temptations of a fragile prosperity will endanger their love and the survival of their entire family.

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Plot

Although married Chinese farmers Wang and O-Lan initially experience success, their lives are complicated by declining fortunes and lean times, as well as the arrival of the beautiful young Lotus.

Written by

Talbot Jennings, Tess Slesinger, Claudine West

Directed by

Sidney Franklin, Victor Fleming, Gustav Machatý

Cast

Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Walter Connolly

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

Won 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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Scores
# of Votes
5,576
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
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NA
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