A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Directed by Elia KazanIn Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. The film presents the family and follows their big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school...if irresponsible Papa can get his act together.
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was released on February 28, 1945.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was directed by Elia Kazan.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has a runtime of 2h 8m.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was produced by Louis D. Lighton.
In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. The film presents the family and follows their big and little troubles: Aunt Sissy's scandalous succession of "husbands"; the removal of the one tree visible from their tenement; and young Francie's desire to transfer to a better school...if irresponsible Papa can get his act together.
The key characters in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn are Katie Nolan (Dorothy McGuire), Aunt Sissy (Joan Blondell), Johnny Nolan (James Dunn).
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is rated PG.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a Drama, Romance, Family film.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn has an audience rating of 9.1 out of 10.