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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, 1945
English
USA
Profile of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
The mood of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is uplifting, bittersweet, and emotional. The plot centers around alcohol abuse, the working class, and Americana. It is a drama and period movie. In approach, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is serious and realistic. The pacing is slow. It takes place, at least partly, at a school. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is set in New York. It is based on a book. The movie is known for being critically acclaimed and an Oscar winner.
Summary of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
This adaptation of the classic novel tells the story of young Francie Nolan (Peggy Ann Garner) who yearns for life beyond her Brooklyn apartment building. While her daily routine is difficult, she makes the best of her situation, living with her hard-working mother (Dorothy McGuire), alcoholic father (James Dunn) and tough little brother (Ted Donaldson). Encouraged by her kind but irresponsible dad, Francie struggles to keep her hopes up and persevere despite all the odds against her.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 28 February 1945 |
| Runtime: | 128 min |
| Awards: | Academy Awards |
Awards
Cast and Crew
as Katie Nolan
as Sissy Edwards
as Johnny Nolan aka The Brooklyn Thrush
as Officer McShane
as Francie Nolan
as Neeley Nolan
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