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7/10A serious role for Pryor with a good cast and a message that should hit home for any ordinary working man. Well worth the watch.
Reviewed on February 10, 2018
Blue Collar(1978)
"Blue Collar" is the American Dream. If you're rich, you can buy it. If you're anything else, you gotta fight for it.
7.3(210)1h 54m1978-02-10
DramaCrime
Blue Collar Synopsis
Fed up with mistreatment at the hands of both management and union brass, and coupled with financial hardships on each man's end, three auto assembly line workers hatch a plan to rob a safe at union headquarters.
Blue Collar (1978) is a drama and crime film directed by Paul Schrader, released on February 10, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto and Ed Begley Jr.. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 210 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Schrader
- Writers:
- Leonard Schrader, Paul Schrader, Sydney A. Glass
- Producers:
- Don Guest
- Cinematographer:
- Bobby Byrne
- Composer:
- Jack Nitzsche
- Production:
- TAT Communications Company, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $1,700,000
- Revenue:
- $6,521,083
- Status:
- Released
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Blue Collar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Pryor
as Ezekiel 'Zeke' Brown
Harvey Keitel
as Jerry Bartowski
Yaphet Kotto
as Sam 'Smokey' James
Ed Begley Jr.
as Bobby Joe
Harry Bellaver
as Eddie Johnson
George Memmoli
as Jenkins
Lucy Saroyan
as Arlene Bartowski
Lane Smith
as Clarence Hill
Cliff DeYoung
as John Burrows
- Borah Silver
Borah Silver
as Dogshit Miller
Chip Fields
as Caroline Brown
Harry Northup
as Hank
Key crew
Directed by Paul Schrader, written by Leonard Schrader, Paul Schrader and Sydney A. Glass, produced by Don Guest.
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Blue Collar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 210 ratings.
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Blue Collar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blue Collar online?
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Blue Collar (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Blue Collar?
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The main cast of Blue Collar (1978) includes Richard Pryor, Harvey Keitel, Yaphet Kotto, Ed Begley Jr. and Harry Bellaver. The film was directed by Paul Schrader. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blue Collar released?
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Blue Collar was released on February 10, 1978 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Blue Collar worth watching?
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Blue Collar (1978) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 210 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Blue Collar?
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