Boxcar Bertha(1972)
Life made her an outcast. Love made her an outlaw.
Boxcar Bertha Synopsis
"Boxcar" Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early '30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man "Big" Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment.
Boxcar Bertha (1972) is a crime and drama film directed by Martin Scorsese, released on June 14, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus and Bernie Casey. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 257 ratings.
- Director:
- Martin Scorsese
- Writers:
- Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington, Ben L. Reitman
- Producers:
- Roger Corman
- Cinematographer:
- John M. Stephens
- Composer:
- Thad Maxwell
- Production:
- American International Pictures
- Budget:
- $600,000
- Status:
- Released
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Boxcar Bertha Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Hershey
as Boxcar Bertha
David Carradine
as Big Bill Shelly
Barry Primus
as Rake Brown
Bernie Casey
as Von Morton
John Carradine
as H. Buckram Sartoris
Victor Argo
as McIver #1
- David Osterhout
David Osterhout
as McIver #2
Harry Northup
as Harvey Hall
- Joe Reynolds
Joe Reynolds
as Joe Cox
- Marianne Dole
Marianne Dole
as Mrs. Mailler
- Ann Morell
Ann Morell
as Tillie Parr
Martin Scorsese
as Brothel Client (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington and Ben L. Reitman, produced by Roger Corman.
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Boxcar Bertha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 257 ratings.
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Boxcar Bertha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boxcar Bertha online?
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Boxcar Bertha (1972) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boxcar Bertha?
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The main cast of Boxcar Bertha (1972) includes Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus, Bernie Casey and John Carradine. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boxcar Bertha released?
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Boxcar Bertha was released on June 14, 1972 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Boxcar Bertha worth watching?
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Boxcar Bertha (1972) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 257 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Boxcar Bertha?
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