A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1974 film)

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
Genre Drama
Written byFrank Davis
Blanche Hanalis
Tess Slesinger (1945 screenplay)
Betty Smith (novel)
Directed by Joseph Hardy
Starring Cliff Robertson
Diane Baker
James Olson
Theme music composer Jerry Goldsmith
Country of origin United States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producers Norman Rosemont
Franklin R. Levy (associate producer)
Cinematography Charles F. Wheeler
EditorsGene Milford
J. Frank O'Neill
Running time89 minutes
Production companiesNorman Rosemont Productions
20th Century Fox Television
Original release
Network NBC
ReleaseMarch 27, 1974 (1974-03-27)

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a 1974 American made for Television drama film from 20th Century Fox based on the novel.

Contents

It was produced by Norman Rosemont. [1]

Plot

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.

Cast

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References

  1. A Writer's Own True-Life 'Tree' Smith, Cecil. Los Angeles Times 27 Mar 1974: e18.