Tobacco Road

Shiftless Jeeter Lester and his family of sharecroppers live in rural Georgia where their ancestors were once wealthy planters. Their slapstick existence is threatened by a bank's plans to take over the land for more profitable farming.

Tagline

“ON THE SCREEN AT LAST! The Picture you've waited eight years to see...Picturized by the men who gave you "GRAPES OF WRATH"”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Director

John Ford

Original Language

EN

What is Tobacco Road about?

Shiftless Jeeter Lester and his family of sharecroppers live in rural Georgia where their ancestors were once wealthy planters. Their slapstick existence is threatened by a bank's plans to take over the land for more profitable farming.

Who directed Tobacco Road?

Tobacco Road was directed by John Ford.

When was Tobacco Road released?

Tobacco Road was released on February 20, 1941.

How long is Tobacco Road?

Tobacco Road has a runtime of 1h 24m.

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