The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker(2003)
The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker Synopsis
Ernest Borgnine, star of the classic train movie Emperor of the North, hosts and narrates this remarkable examination of the uniquely American Hobo.
The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker (2003) is a documentary film directed by Bobb Hopkins, released on January 1, 2003 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Ernest Borgnine, Merle Haggard and James Michener. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Bobb Hopkins
- Writers:
- Bobb Hopkins
- Producers:
- Bobb Hopkins
- Cinematographer:
- Chet Hopkins
- Production:
- Super Chief Films
- Status:
- Released
The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ernest Borgnine
as Himself - Narrator
Merle Haggard
as Himself - Special Guest
- James Michener
James Michener
as Himself - Special Guest
Key crew
Directed by Bobb Hopkins, written by Bobb Hopkins, produced by Bobb Hopkins.
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The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker online?
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The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker (2003) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker?
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The main cast of The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker (2003) includes Ernest Borgnine, Merle Haggard and James Michener. The film was directed by Bobb Hopkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker released?
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The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker was released on January 1, 2003 and runs for 54m.
Is The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker worth watching?
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The American Hobo: History of the Railriding Worker (2003) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.