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Mood:
- Humorous
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Plot:
- BuddiesSingle ParentLove AffairRich and PoorAdolescence Vs AdulthoodVillage LifeWeddingsLove and Romance more...
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Genres:
- DramaRomanceComedy
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Time/Period:
- 40s
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Place:
- CaliforniaUSASmall TownVillage
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Based on:
- Based on Book
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousRealisticSlow
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Look:
- B&W
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Tortilla Flat, 1942
English, Spanish
USA
Profile of Tortilla Flat
Tortilla Flat can be described as humorous. The plot revolves around village life, weddings, and adolescence vs. adulthood. The main genres are drama, romance, and comedy. In approach, Tortilla Flat is realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. It is set, at least in part, in a village and in a small town. Tortilla Flat is located in California. Visually, it is black and white. It is based on a book.
Summary of Tortilla Flat
Based on the classic novel by John Steinbeck, this ensemble dramedy tells the affectionate story of a group of misfits whose loyalties are tested by monetary and romantic rivalries. Spencer Tracy plays Pilon, the head of a motley crew in search of their next free meal. When buddy Danny (John Garfield) comes into an inheritance, Pilon is tempted to steal his money while Danny desires to marry Sweets Ramirez (Hedy Lamarr), whom Pilon is sweet upon himself. Both Pilon and Danny must make sacrifices to preserve their friendship and vagabond way of life.
Details
| Language: | English, Spanish |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 21 May 1942 |
| Runtime: | 105 min |
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