David Carradine, Ronny Cox, Melinda Dillon

This film is an excellent biography of Woody Guthrie, one of America's greatest folk singers. He left his dust-devastated Texas home in the 1930s to find work, and discovered the suffering and strengt...( read more  read more... )h of America's working class.

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PG, 2 hrs. 27 min.

Directed by: Hal Ashby

Release Date: December 5, 1976

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DVD Release Date: February 29, 2000

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  • July 3, 2007
    Great performance by David Carradine but some of the domestic stuff plays a bit like a made for TV movie to me.

    Hey look! Annother bare-bones DVD realease from MGM! I shouldn't complain, at least the transfer was decent which is way better than the usual from these clowns.
  • October 31, 2009
    Has the feel of a made for TV movie. I don't know enough about the dustbowl years of Guthrie's life to comment on authenticity, but the film does a good job of portraying what Guthrie stood for and the times & the experiences that shaped his songwriting.
  • July 24, 2009
    A good inspirating movie by the great folk-singer Woody. the man who inspierd Bob Dylan.
  • November 20, 2008
    nominated for best picture at the golden globes and oscars
  • September 15, 2008
    GOOD MOVIE WORTH WATCHING
  • October 22, 2007
    Wow David Carradine is amazing in this film! The story is a little slow at times but I would recommend this based on Carradine's performance. The music is also excellent.
  • June 28, 2007
    Pacing problems but great historical value. Needed some NYC scenes
  • June 24, 2007
    Good depiction of 1930s dustbowl era issues and singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie. I would have liked if there had been a bit more focus on Guthrie's songs and career.
  • June 14, 2007
    This is an inspiring movie. I love David Carradine, especially in this movie.

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