A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Hardy
- Screenplay & Story
- Blanche Hanalis, Betty Smith, Frank Davis
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Norman Rosemont Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Hardy
Blanche Hanalis, Betty Smith, Frank Davis
Jerry Goldsmith
Charles F. Wheeler
Gene Milford, J. Frank O'Neill
Norman Rosemont
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Charles F. Wheeler
Director of Photography
Gene Milford
Editor
Norman Rosemont
Producer
J. Frank O'Neill
Editor
Joseph Hardy
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn about?
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.
Who directed A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was directed by Joseph Hardy.
Who stars in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
The principal cast of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn includes Cliff Robertson, Diane Baker, James Olson, Pamelyn Ferdin, Nancy Malone.
When was A Tree Grows in Brooklyn released and how long is it?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Tree Grows in Brooklyn was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn based on a book or true story?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Betty Smith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Tree Grows in Brooklyn?
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).