The Wobblies(1979)
They were welded together by a vision we have forgotten... there has never been anything like them before or since.
The Wobblies Synopsis
Through oral histories, archival footage, photographs, and songs associated with the movement, "The Wobblies" tells the story of the Industrial Workers of the World, the radical union founded in Chicago in 1905 to organize workers across trades. Featuring interviews with aging Wobbly members alongside historical materials from early twentieth-century labor struggles, the film explores the union’s role in strikes, worker activism, and the broader fight for labor rights in the United States.
The Wobblies (1979) is a documentary film directed by Stewart Bird, released on September 15, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Charles Rydell, Anthony Bouza and Roger Baldwin. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Stewart Bird
- Producers:
- Deborah Shaffer, Stewart Bird
- Status:
- Released
The Wobblies (1979) Trailer
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The Wobblies Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Charles Rydell
Charles Rydell
as Narrator
- Anthony Bouza
Anthony Bouza
as Himself
Roger Baldwin
as Self - Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Stewart Bird, produced by Deborah Shaffer and Stewart Bird.
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The Wobblies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Wobblies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wobblies online?
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The Wobblies (1979) is available to stream on OVID, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wobblies?
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The main cast of The Wobblies (1979) includes Charles Rydell, Anthony Bouza and Roger Baldwin. The film was directed by Stewart Bird. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wobblies released?
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The Wobblies was released on September 15, 1979 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Wobblies worth watching?
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The Wobblies (1979) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wobblies?
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Yes. The official The Wobblies trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.