The Migrants
Film poster
Written by	Lanford Wilson
Story by	Tennessee Williams
Directed by	Tom Gries
Starring	Cloris Leachman Ron Howard Sissy Spacek
Composer	Billy Goldenberg
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Tom Gries
Cinematography	Richard C. Kratina
Editor	Bud S. Isaacs
Running time	90 minutes
Production company	CBS Television Network
Original release
Network	CBS
Release	February 3, 1974 (1974-02-03)

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 Outstanding Special – Comedy or Drama and 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.^[1]

Reception

New York Times reviewer Cyclops criticized the fact that many of the usual Tennessee Williams elements were missing.^[2] Howard Rosenberg of the Los Angeles Times, however, placed the movie on his list of the 30 best TV movies.^[3]

Awards and nominations