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The Good Earth

The Good Earth

China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Good Earth
  • Genres: Drama, History, Romance
  • Release Date: 1937-06-02
  • Runtime: 139 minutes
  • Rating: 6.3/10 (71 votes)
  • Budget: $2,800,000
  • Revenue: $3,557,000
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.05
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Paul Muni

Paul Muni

as Wang

Luise Rainer

Luise Rainer

as O-Lan

Walter Connolly

Walter Connolly

as Uncle

Tilly Losch

Tilly Losch

as Lotus

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

as Old Father

Jessie Ralph

Jessie Ralph

as Cuckoo

Soo Yong

Soo Yong

as Aunt

Keye Luke

Keye Luke

as Elder Son

Roland Lui

Roland Lui

as Younger Son

Suzanna Kim

Suzanna Kim

as Little Fool

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Original Theatrical Trailer

External Links

Keywords

husband wife relationshipchinabased on novel or bookbased on play or musicalfamily relationships1910sfarmer familyrural lifeyellowface

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Good Earth?ā–¼

The Good Earth is a Drama, History, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1937-06-02.

Who are the main actors in The Good Earth?ā–¼

The main cast includes Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Walter Connolly, Tilly Losch, Charley Grapewin, .

Where can I watch The Good Earth online?ā–¼

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Good Earth is available.

Is The Good Earth based on a true story?ā–¼

China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!

What is the IMDb rating of The Good Earth?ā–¼

The Good Earth has an IMDb rating of 6.3/10 based on 71 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Good Earth?ā–¼

The movie had a production budget of $2,800,000 and earned $3,557,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Good Earth?ā–¼

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Good Earth filmed?ā–¼

The Good Earth was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Good Earth?ā–¼

The total runtime of The Good Earth is 139 minutes.

Is The Good Earth suitable for kids?ā–¼

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Good Earth?ā–¼

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Good Earth.

Does The Good Earth have a post-credit scene?ā–¼

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