Read product information for Tree Grows in Brooklyn
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The story centers on young Francis Nolan, whose father's sudden death leaves the family to somehow survive in a harsh, desperate time. Like the tree in the back of their house, uncared for and forgotten, their struggle to survive is a valiant one. Based on Betty Smith's 1943 novel. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best Screenplay. Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor--James Dunn.
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Product Details
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Directors
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Elia Kazan
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Stars
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Ted Donaldson
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Actors
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James Gleason
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Genre
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Dramas
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Subgenre
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Recommended
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Self-Discovery
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Family Interaction
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Coming Of Age
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Social Issues
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Personal Triumph
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Tragedy
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Substance Abuse
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Christmas
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Classic
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Drama
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MPAA Rating
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Not Rated
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Available Formats
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Laserdisc
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UPC
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024543148296
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Release Date
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1945
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Running Time
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2hr 8min
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Original Language
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English
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Format: DVD: Widescreen
Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (February 22, 2005)
UPC: 024543148296
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Format: VHS, 2hr 8min
Release Company: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (October 08, 1992)
UPC: 086162151736
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Screenwriter
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Tess Slesinger
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(06/01/2005, p.146, Danny Leigh): "Kazan avoids romanticizing poverty, and his focus on performance is already firmly in place."
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