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China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve! - The Good Earth
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Title: The Good Earth

Release Date: 2 Jun 1937

Runtime: 2h 19m

Genre: Drama, History, Romance

Director: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.268 (69 votes)

Cast

  • Wang: Paul Muni
  • O-Lan: Luise Rainer
  • Uncle: Walter Connolly
  • Lotus: Tilly Losch
  • Old Father: Charley Grapewin
  • Cuckoo: Jessie Ralph
  • Aunt: Soo Yong
  • Elder Son: Keye Luke
  • Younger Son: Roland Lui
  • Little Fool: Suzanna Kim
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