Bound for Glory
“"This Land is Your Land, This Land is My Land, From California to the New York Island. This land was made for you and me."”
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.
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About Bound for Glory
Bound for Glory is a 1976 English-language music and drama film directed by Hal Ashby. The cast is led by David Carradine, Ronny Cox, Melinda Dillon. It has a runtime of 2h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings.
Bound for Glory was produced by United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on December 5, 1976.
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Writers
- Robert Getchell
- Release date
- December 5, 1976
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- United Artists
Bound for Glory cast & crew
Bound for Glory was directed by Hal Ashby and written by Robert Getchell.
The cast features David Carradine as Woody Guthrie, Ronny Cox as Ozark Bule, Melinda Dillon as Mary / Memphis Sue, Gail Strickland as Pauline, John Lehne as Locke, and Ji-Tu Cumbuka as Slim Snedeger.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Haskell Wexler and it was produced by Robert F. Blumofe and Harold Leventhal.
Is Bound for Glory worth watching?
Bound for Glory holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 84 ratings, a solidly received music films.
At 2h 27m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music and drama, Bound for Glory is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Bound for Glory
David Carradine
Woody Guthrie
Ronny Cox
Ozark Bule
Melinda Dillon
Mary / Memphis Sue
Gail Strickland
Pauline
John Lehne
Locke
Ji-Tu Cumbuka
Slim Snedeger
Randy Quaid
Luther Johnson
Elizabeth Macey
Liz
Susan Vaill
Gwen Guthrie
Sarah Vaill
Gwen Guthrie
Alexandra Mock
Sue Guthrie
Kimberly Mock
Sue Guthrie
Bound for Glory — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Bound for Glory in United States?
Bound for Glory is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Bound for Glory in?
Bound for Glory is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Bound for Glory?
Bound for Glory runs 2 hours 27 minutes (147 minutes).
▸What is Bound for Glory rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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