Bound for Glory(1976)
Bound for Glory Synopsis
A biography of Woody Guthrie, one of America's greatest folk singers. He left his dust-devastated Texas home in the 1930s to find work, discovering the suffering and strength of America's working class.
Bound for Glory (1976) is a music and drama film directed by Hal Ashby, released on December 5, 1976 with a runtime of 2h 28m. It stars David Carradine, Ronny Cox, Melinda Dillon and Gail Strickland. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 87 ratings.
- Director:
- Hal Ashby
- Writers:
- Robert Getchell, Woody Guthrie
- Producers:
- Robert F. Blumofe, Harold Leventhal
- Cinematographer:
- Haskell Wexler
- Production:
- United Artists
- Status:
- Released
Bound for Glory (1976) Trailer
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Bound for Glory Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Carradine
as Woody Guthrie
Ronny Cox
as Ozark Bule
Melinda Dillon
as Mary / Memphis Sue
Gail Strickland
as Pauline
John Lehne
as Locke
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
as Slim Snedeger
Randy Quaid
as Luther Johnson
- Elizabeth Macey
Elizabeth Macey
as Liz
- Susan Vaill
Susan Vaill
as Gwen Guthrie
- Sarah Vaill
Sarah Vaill
as Gwen Guthrie
- Alexandra Mock
Alexandra Mock
as Sue Guthrie
- Kimberly Mock
Kimberly Mock
as Sue Guthrie
Key crew
Directed by Hal Ashby, written by Robert Getchell and Woody Guthrie, produced by Robert F. Blumofe and Harold Leventhal.
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Bound for Glory Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 87 ratings.
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Bound for Glory – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Bound for Glory?
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The main cast of Bound for Glory (1976) includes David Carradine, Ronny Cox, Melinda Dillon, Gail Strickland and John Lehne. The film was directed by Hal Ashby. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bound for Glory released?
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Bound for Glory was released on December 5, 1976 and runs for 2h 28m.
Is Bound for Glory worth watching?
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Bound for Glory (1976) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 87 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bound for Glory?
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