Bound For Glory
Biography, Drama, Music
MGM / UA  (1976) 147 mins PG

7.4 (1,302 votes)
The Story of the Legendary Woody Guthrie

By strumming his guitar with words of inspiration, Woody Guthrie instilled hope in the hearts of downtrodden Americans everywhere during the 1930's Depression. Now, the extraordinary life of this legendary balladeer and poet is captured in the "elegantly crafted, hugely beautiful and interesting film, which reveals loving integrity in every frame" (Los Angeles Times)! Winner of two Oscars and starring David Carradine, Bound For Glory features "magnificent cinematography" (New York Magazine) and an amazing score adaption.

It's 1936, and the Great Depression is forcing droves of people from the dust bowls of Texas to the alluring green fields of California...and unemployed sign-painter Woody Guthrie is among them. Determined to find a better life out west, Guthrie hitchhikes, hops freight trains an...

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Cast and Crew
David Carradine  ......  Woody Guthrie
Ronny Cox  ......  Ozark Bule
Melinda Dillon  ......  Mary / Memphis Sue
Gail Strickland  ......  Pauline
John Lehne  ......  Locke
Ji-Tu Cumbuka  ......  Slim Snedeger
Director  .....  Hal Ashby
Producer  .....  Robert F. Blumofe; Harold Leventhal
Writer  .....  Robert Getchell; Woody Guthrie
Notes
Goofs:
Anachronisms: In one shot of a railroad yard, a 1960's-1970's era diesel locomotive can clearly be seen. (more)

Trivia:
The first film to use a long Steadicam tracking shot. (more)

Filming Locations:
Bakersfield, California, USA (more)

Awards:
Won 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 10 nominations (more)