Wise Blood(1979)
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Wise Blood Synopsis
A Southerner--young, poor, ambitious but uneducated--determines to become something in the world. He decides that the best way to do that is to become a preacher and start up his own church.
Wise Blood (1979) is a comedy and drama film directed by John Huston, released on October 24, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Brad Dourif, Dan Shor, Amy Wright and Harry Dean Stanton. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 113 ratings.
- Director:
- John Huston
- Writers:
- Flannery O'Connor, Benedict Fitzgerald, Michael Fitzgerald
- Producers:
- Michael Fitzgerald, Kathy Fitzgerald
- Cinematographer:
- Gerry Fisher
- Composer:
- Alex North
- Production:
- Ithaca, Anthea, New Line Cinema
- Status:
- Released
Wise Blood (1979) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Wise Blood before you stream it.
Wise Blood Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brad Dourif
as Hazel Motes
Dan Shor
as Enoch Emory
Amy Wright
as Sabbath Lily
Harry Dean Stanton
as Asa Hawks
Mary Nell Santacroce
as Landlady
Ned Beatty
as Hoover Shoates
John Huston
as Grandfather
William Hickey
as Preacher
- J.L. Parker
J.L. Parker
as Karl
- Marvin Sapp
Marvin Sapp
as Raymond
- Richard Earle
Richard Earle
as Jakob Winslow
- Herb Kossover
Herb Kossover
as Jacob Wood
Key crew
Directed by John Huston, written by Flannery O'Connor, Benedict Fitzgerald and Michael Fitzgerald, produced by Michael Fitzgerald and Kathy Fitzgerald.
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Wise Blood Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 113 ratings.
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Wise Blood – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wise Blood online?
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Wise Blood (1979) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wise Blood?
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The main cast of Wise Blood (1979) includes Brad Dourif, Dan Shor, Amy Wright, Harry Dean Stanton and Mary Nell Santacroce. The film was directed by John Huston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wise Blood released?
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Wise Blood was released on October 24, 1979 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Wise Blood worth watching?
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Wise Blood (1979) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 113 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Wise Blood?
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Yes. The official Wise Blood trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.