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The Good Earth

The Good Earth

Jun 2, 1937
139 min
DramaHistoryRomance
6.3/ 10
74 votes

Overview

China, during the rule of the Qing Dynasty. The arranged marriage between Wang Lung, a humble farmer, and O-Lan, a domestic slave, will endure the many hardships of life over the years; but the temptations of a fragile prosperity will endanger their love and the survival of their entire family.

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TMDB
6.3/10
74 votes
IMDB
7.5/10
5,504 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
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Box Office & Budget

Budget$2,800,000Production cost
Box Office$3,557,000Worldwide gross
Profit$757,000Profitable
ROI
+27.0%Return on investment

Awards & Nominations

Won 2 Oscars. 4 wins & 3 nominations total

Details

Production information

"China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!"

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$2,800,000

Revenue

$3,557,000

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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