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 Outstanding Special – Comedy or Drama and Best Lead Actress in a Drama for Leachman.

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

[1] New York Times reviewer Cyclops criticized the fact that many of the usual Tennessee Williams elements were missing.