The Good Earth

The Good Earth

China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!

6.3 /10 76 votes
June 2, 1937 2h 19m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Sidney Franklin
Writers Claudine West, Pearl S. Buck
Studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating 6.3/10
Language EN
Budget $2,800,000

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Cast & Crew

Paul Muni

Paul Muni

Wang

Luise Rainer

Luise Rainer

O-Lan

Walter Connolly

Walter Connolly

Uncle

Tilly Losch

Tilly Losch

Lotus

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

Old Father

Jessie Ralph

Jessie Ralph

Cuckoo

Soo Yong

Soo Yong

Aunt

Keye Luke

Keye Luke

Elder Son

Roland Lui

Younger Son

Suzanna Kim

Little Fool

Ching Wah Lee

Ching

Harold Huber

Harold Huber

Cousin

Frequently Asked Questions

The Good Earth was released on June 2, 1937.

The runtime of The Good Earth is 2h 19m.

The Good Earth is a Drama, History, Romance movie.

The Good Earth has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Good Earth is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Good Earth was directed by Sidney Franklin.

The main cast of The Good Earth includes Paul Muni, Luise Rainer, Walter Connolly.

The Good Earth is originally in English.