The Migrants
- Cloris Leachman
- Ron Howard
- Sissy Spacek
The Migrants is a 1974 American drama television film directed and produced by Tom Gries and written by Lanford Wilson, based on a story by Tennessee Williams. The film stars Cloris Leachman, Ron Howard, and Sissy Spacek. It received for six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Special – Comedy or Drama and Best Lead Actress in a Drama for Leachman.
Synopsis
A family of migratory farm workers travels the country performing seasonal work.
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 as Billie Jean Barlow
- Brad Sullivan as Johnson
- Leon Russom as Doctor
- Claudia McNeil as Rose Daw
- Tom Rosqui as Father
- Dolph Sweet as Sheriff
- Mari Gorman as Miss Travers
- Wally Parnell as First Overseer
- George Castellini as Second Overseer
- Henry Newman as Beard
- Richard DeFeo as Diaz
- Rudolph Tillman as Mr. Daw
- Joseph Brady as Minister
- Bill Pope as Billy Dan
- Sol Weiner as Sheriff's Deputy
- Kathleen Garrison as Baby
- Suzanne Garrison as Baby #2
Production
Filming took place in Vineland, New Jersey.[1]
Reception
New York Times reviewer Cyclops criticized the fact that many of the usual Tennessee Williams elements were missing.[2] Howard Rosenberg of the Los Angeles Times, however, placed the movie on his list of the 30 best TV movies.[3]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
---|---|---|---|---|
1974 | 26th Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Special – Comedy or Drama | Tom Gries | Nominated |
Best Lead Actress in a Drama | Cloris Leachman | Nominated | ||
Best Directing in Drama – Single Program – Comedy or Drama | Tom Gries | Nominated | ||
Best Writing in Drama – Original Teleplay | Lanford Wilson | Nominated | ||
Best Music Composition – For a Special Program | Billy Goldenberg | Nominated | ||
Best Cinematography for Entertainment Programming – For a Special or Feature Length Program Made for Television | Richard C. Kratina | Nominated |
References
External links
- The Migrants at IMDb
- The Migrants at AllMovie
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