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How Green Was My Valley (1941)

"Rich is their humor! Deep are their passions! Reckless are their lives! Mighty is their story!"

7.319411h 58mEN
Drama

Directed by John Ford

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

1h 58m

Language

EN

Release

October 28, 1941

Director

John Ford

Official Trailer

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Overview

Huw Morgan, the academically inclined youngest son in a proud family of Welsh coal miners, witnesses the tumultuous events of his young life during a period of rapid social change. At the dawn of the 20th-century, a miners' strike divides the Morgans: the sons demand improvements, and the father doe...

Cast

Walter Pidgeon

Walter Pidgeon

Mr. Gruffydd

Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara

Angharad Morgan

Anna Lee

Anna Lee

Bronwyn

Donald Crisp

Donald Crisp

Gwilym Morgan

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Huw Morgan

John Loder

John Loder

Ianto Morgan

Sara Allgood

Sara Allgood

Beth Morgan

Barry Fitzgerald

Barry Fitzgerald

Cyfartha

Patric Knowles

Patric Knowles

Ivor Morgan

Morton Lowry

Morton Lowry

Mr. Jonas

Arthur Shields

Arthur Shields

Mr. Parry

Ann E. Todd

Ann E. Todd

Ceinwen

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into How Green Was My Valley (1941), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Huw Morgan, the academically inclined youngest son in a proud family of Welsh coal miners, witnesses the tumultuous events of his young life during a period of rapid social change. At the dawn of the 20th-century, a miners' strike divides the Morgans: the sons demand improvements, and the father doesn't want to rock the boat.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of How Green Was My Valley. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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