The Migrants


The Migrants is a 1974 American drama television film directed and produced by Tom Gries and written by Lanford Wilson, based on a story by Tennessee Williams. The film stars Cloris Leachman, Ron Howard, and Sissy Spacek. It received for six Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including Primetime [Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie|Outstanding Special – Comedy or Drama] and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding [Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie|Best Lead Actress in a Drama] for Leachman.

Synopsis

A family of migratory farm workers travels the country performing seasonal work.

Cast

Production

Filming took place in Vineland, New Jersey.

Reception

New York Times reviewer Cyclops criticized the fact that many of the usual Tennessee Williams elements were missing. Howard Rosenberg of the Los Angeles Times, however, placed the movie on his list of the 30 best TV movies.