Name: Cannery Row
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1982
Duration: 120 min
Cast: Nick Nolte, Debra Winger, Audra Lindley, Frank McRae, M. Emmet Walsh

What Cannery Row Is About

Cannery Row in Monterey in the 1940s: canneries, shacks, drifters and one brothel. Doc is a marine biologist newly arrived there; he spends his days collecting specimens from the tide pools, and in the evening there is only the one house to go to. That is where he meets Suzy. She has just arrived too, has no money, and is working there because she has to. The two fall for each other, and neither can quite put their pride down. David S. Ward directs, adapting two of John Steinbeck's novels, with Nick Nolte as Doc and Debra Winger as Suzy. It was shot on a set built in a studio; the shore and the street are both constructed. A narrator keeps stepping into the story.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cannery Row about?

Cannery Row in Monterey in the 1940s: canneries, shacks, drifters and one brothel. Doc is a marine biologist newly arrived there; he spends his days collecting specimens from the tide pools, and in the evening there is only the one house to go to.

Where can I watch Cannery Row?

Cannery Row is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Cannery Row?

Cannery Row runs for 120 minutes (2h).

When did Cannery Row come out?

Cannery Row was released in 1982.

Who directed Cannery Row?

Cannery Row was directed by David S. Ward.

Who stars in Cannery Row?

Cannery Row stars Nick Nolte, Debra Winger, Audra Lindley, Frank McRae.

What is Cannery Row's rating?

Cannery Row holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 5.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.