A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1974 film)
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a 1974 American made for Television drama film from 20th Century Fox based on the novel.
| A Tree Grows in Brooklyn | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Written by | Frank Davis Blanche Hanalis Tess Slesinger (1945 screenplay) Betty Smith (novel) |
| Directed by | Joseph Hardy |
| Starring | Cliff Robertson Diane Baker James Olson |
| Theme music composer | Jerry Goldsmith |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producers | Norman Rosemont Franklin R. Levy (associate producer) |
| Cinematography | Charles F. Wheeler |
| Editors | Gene Milford J. Frank O'Neill |
| Running time | 89 minutes |
| Production companies | Norman Rosemont Productions 20th Century Fox Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release |
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It was produced by Norman Rosemont.[1]
Plot
The story of a family living in a New York City slum in 1912, headed by a loving but alcoholic father and a strong-willed mother.
Cast
- Cliff Robertson as Johnny Nolan
- Diane Baker as Katie Nolan
- James Olsen as McShane
- Pamelyn Ferdin as Francie Nolan
- Michael-James Wixted as Neely Nolan
- Nancy Malone as Aunt Sissy
- Allyn Ann McLerie as Miss Martin
- Liam Dunn as Mr. Barker
- Anne Seymour as Miss Tilford
- Booth Colman as Doctor
- Shirley Slater as Joey's Mother
- Johnny Lee as Joey
See also
References
- A Writer's Own True-Life 'Tree' Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 27 Mar 1974: e18.
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