Tortilla Flat
“THEY'RE STRONG FOR WINE, WOMEN, AND SONG.”
Synopsis
Danny, a poor northern Californian Mexican-American, inherits two houses from his grandfather and is quickly taken advantage of by his vagabond friends.
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TORTILLA FLAT (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-14
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Spencer Tracy
Pilon
Hedy Lamarr
Dolores Ramirez
John Garfield
Daniel Alvarez
Frank Morgan
The Pirate
Akim Tamiroff
Pablo
Sheldon Leonard
Tito Ralph
John Qualen
Jose Maria Corcoran
Donald Meek
Paul D. Cummings
Connie Gilchrist
Mrs. Torrelli
Allen Jenkins
Portagee Joe
Henry O'Neill
Father Ramon
Mercedes Ruffino
Mrs. Marellis
Nina Campana
Señora Teresina
Arthur Space
Mr. Brown
Betty Wells
Cesca
Harry Burns
Torrelli
Jack Carr
Herman Scrivani (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
Nun
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Fleming
- Screenplay & Story
- John Lee Mahin, Benjamin Glazer
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Tortilla Flat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Fleming
John Lee Mahin, Benjamin Glazer, John Steinbeck
Franz Waxman
Karl Freund
James E. Newcom
Sam Zimbalist
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Fleming
Director
John Lee Mahin
Screenplay
Benjamin Glazer
Screenplay
Sam Zimbalist
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
James E. Newcom
Editor
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Gile Steele
Costume Design
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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 Tortilla Flat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tortilla Flat about?
Danny, a poor northern Californian Mexican-American, inherits two houses from his grandfather and is quickly taken advantage of by his vagabond friends.
Who directed Tortilla Flat?
Tortilla Flat was directed by Victor Fleming.
Who stars in Tortilla Flat?
The principal cast of Tortilla Flat includes Spencer Tracy, Hedy Lamarr, John Garfield, Frank Morgan, Akim Tamiroff.
When was Tortilla Flat released and how long is it?
Tortilla Flat was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Tortilla Flat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tortilla Flat was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Tortilla Flat based on a book or true story?
Tortilla Flat is adapted from the following source material: Book: "John Steinbeck".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tortilla Flat?
Tortilla Flat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).