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Movie Info

Release Date: October 28, 1941
Runtime: 118 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (9)
Genres:
Drama
Budget: $800,000
Revenue: $4,800,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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93%
Tomatometer
88
88/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
449 votes
⭐
7.7/10
IMDb
28,984 votes
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How Green Was My Valley

1941

"Echoes of the past, roots of the heart."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Β‘QuΓ© verde era mi valle!? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Schlagende Wetter? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Como Era Verde Meu Vale? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: 꿈 μ†μ˜ 낙원? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: ηΏ‘ηΏ θ°·? All international titles (9) →
Drama 118 min 7.7/10

Awards & Recognition

1 Wins
0 Nominations
1 Total
Oscars
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1942 Oscars Best Director John Ford

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $800,000
Revenue: $4,800,000
Profit $4,000,000
ROI +500% (6x)

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How Green Was My Valley is directed by John Ford .

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 609 #black and white 163 #family relationships 65 #rural area 33 #wistful 20 #wales 7 #gossip 5 #mining town 4 #coal mine 4 #coal mining 3 #corporal punishment 2 #coal miner 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about How Green Was My Valley

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  • John Ford faced significant challenges while filming 'How Green Was My Valley' due to the need for authenticity in depicting the Welsh coal mining setting, which led to the construction of detailed sets that replicated the look and feel of a 20th-century Welsh village.

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  • Roddy McDowall, who played the role of Huw Morgan, was only 12 years old at the time of filming, and his performance was noted for its maturity and depth, setting a high standard for child actors in dramatic roles.

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  • The film features a notable use of music to enhance its emotional themes, with a score composed by Alfred Newman that incorporates traditional Welsh melodies, adding to the film's cultural authenticity.

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  • The film's cinematographer, Arthur Miller, employed innovative lighting techniques to create a distinctive visual style that captured the stark contrasts between the dark mining scenes and the idyllic valley landscapes.

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  • During a pivotal scene depicting the miners' strike, a continuity error occurs when the number of coal carts shown does not match the amount previously established, highlighting the challenges of coordinating large crowd scenes.

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  • John Ford's direction in 'How Green Was My Valley' is often compared to his later work in 'The Grapes of Wrath,' as both films explore the struggles of working-class families during times of social upheaval.

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