A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
“Each heart-warming character comes alive on the screen!”
In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school...if irresponsible Papa can get his act together.
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About A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a 1945 English-language drama film directed by Elia Kazan. The cast is led by Dorothy McGuire, Joan Blondell, James Dunn. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on February 28, 1945, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Writers
- Tess Slesinger, Frank Davis
- Release date
- February 28, 1945
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn cast & crew
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was directed by Elia Kazan and written by Tess Slesinger and Frank Davis.
The cast features Dorothy McGuire as Katie Nolan, Joan Blondell as Aunt Sissy, James Dunn as Johnny Nolan, Lloyd Nolan as Officer McShane, James Gleason as McGarrity, and Ted Donaldson as Neeley Nolan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by Leon Shamroy, and it was produced by Louis D. Lighton.
Is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn worth watching?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 107 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Dorothy McGuire
Katie Nolan
Joan Blondell
Aunt Sissy
James Dunn
Johnny Nolan
Lloyd Nolan
Officer McShane
James Gleason
McGarrity
Ted Donaldson
Neeley Nolan
Peggy Ann Garner
Francie Nolan
Ruth Nelson
Miss McDonough
John Alexander
Steve Edwards
B.S. Pully
Christmas Tree Vendor
Ferike Boros
Grandmother (uncredited)
Virginia Brissac
Miss Tilford (uncredited)
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▸What language is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn in?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn rated?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is rated PG. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 107 ratings.
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