The Migrants(1974)
The Migrants Synopsis
A look at the lives of migratory farm workers, focusing on one family.
The Migrants (1974) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Tom Gries, released on February 3, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Cloris Leachman, Ron Howard, Sissy Spacek and Cindy Williams. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Gries
- Writers:
- Lanford Wilson, Tennessee Williams
- Producers:
- Tom Gries
- Cinematographer:
- Richard C. Kratina
- Composer:
- Billy Goldenberg
- Production:
- CBS
- Status:
- Released
The Migrants Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cloris Leachman
as Viola Barlow
Ron Howard
as Lyle Barlow
Sissy Spacek
as Wanda Trimpin
Cindy Williams
as Betty
Ed Lauter
as Mr. Barlow
Lisa Lucas
as Molly Barlow
Mills Watson
as Hec Campbell
David Clennon
as Tom Trimpin
- Dinah Englund
Dinah Englund
as Billie Jean Barlow
Brad Sullivan
as Johnson
Leon Russom
as Doctor
Claudia McNeil
as Rose Daw
Key crew
Directed by Tom Gries, written by Lanford Wilson and Tennessee Williams, produced by Tom Gries.
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The Migrants Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Migrants – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Migrants?
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The main cast of The Migrants (1974) includes Cloris Leachman, Ron Howard, Sissy Spacek, Cindy Williams and Ed Lauter. The film was directed by Tom Gries. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Migrants released?
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The Migrants was released on February 3, 1974 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Migrants worth watching?
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The Migrants (1974) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.