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.

The Migrants
Film poster
Written byLanford Wilson
Story byTennessee Williams
Directed byTom Gries
Starring
ComposerBilly Goldenberg
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerTom Gries
CinematographyRichard C. Kratina
EditorBud S. Isaacs
Running time90 minutes
Production companyCBS Television Network
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseFebruary 3, 1974 (1974-02-03)

Synopsis

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A family of migratory farm workers travels the country performing seasonal work.

Cast

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Production

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Filming took place in Vineland, New Jersey.[1]

Reception

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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

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Year Award Category Nominee Result
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

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  1. ^ "The Migrants (TV Movie 1974)" – via www.imdb.com.
  2. ^ Cyclops (3 February 1974). "The World of the Joads Is Still With Us". The New York Times – via www.nytimes.com.
  3. ^ ROSENBERG, HOWARD (23 April 1989). "THE CRITICAL VIEW : 30 of the Best From an Uneven Collection" – via LA Times.
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