7.5
The Good Earth
DramaRomanceApproved
"China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!"
Duration
2h 19mRelease
2 Jun 1937Country
United States
Language
EnglishOverview
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.
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.
Cast
Paul MuniLuise RainerWalter Connolly
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10Rotten Tomatoes: 95%
Details
Director
Sidney FranklinVictor FlemingGustav Machatý
Writers
Talbot JenningsTess SlesingerClaudine West
Revenue
$3,557,000Budget
$2,800,000Awards
Won 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 3 nominations totalTrailer
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