Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin'(1984)
The incredible journey of America's Songwriter and Folk Hero, with Incredible Performances by some of our Greatest Folk Singers
Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' Synopsis
A warmhearted memorial to the folk singer whose songs galvanized organizers and guitar-pickers across the United States. Part biography, part travelogue and part hootenanny, it follows the singer's son, Arlo Guthrie, as he retraces his father's steps and collects reminiscences from his father's family, friends and musical partners.
Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' (1984) is a documentary film directed by Jim Brown, released on January 1, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger and Jack Elliott. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Brown
- Status:
- Released
Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' Cast & Crew
Main cast
Woody Guthrie
as Self (archive footage)
Arlo Guthrie
as Self
Pete Seeger
as Self
Jack Elliott
as Self
Sonny Terry
as Self
Joan Baez
as Self
- Ronnie Gilbert
Ronnie Gilbert
as Self
Holly Near
as Self
Judy Collins
as Self
Hoyt Axton
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jim Brown.
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Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin'?
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The main cast of Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' (1984) includes Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Jack Elliott and Sonny Terry. The film was directed by Jim Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' released?
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Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' was released on January 1, 1984 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' worth watching?
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Woody Guthrie: Hard Travelin' (1984) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.