Tortilla Flat (1942)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 3.345 |
Directed By
Victor Fleming
Crew
John Steinbeck
Victor Fleming
John Lee Mahin
Benjamin Glazer
Paul Osborn
Sam Zimbalist
Franz Waxman
Karl Freund
James E. Newcom
Cedric Gibbons
Edwin B. Willis
Robert Kalloch
Gile Steele
Jack Dawn
Douglas Shearer
TOP CAST
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)
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