The Billion Dollar Hobo
“Clear the tracks! It's a 100 laffs-a-minute runaway as Tim goes tramping with a locomotive and a canine keeper!”
Synopsis
Vernon Praiseworthy is a clumsy but lovable dope who stands to inherit his uncle's fortune. The condition is that he travel the rails as a penniless hobo just as his uncle did in the dark days of the depression. That seems simple enough until he gets involved in a dog-napping plot. Written by Jerry Roberts
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1995
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart E. McGowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Stuart E. McGowan, Roger Beatty, Tim Conway
- Original Score
- Michael Leonard
- Original Title
- The Billion Dollar Hobo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- The International Picture Show Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart E. McGowan
Stuart E. McGowan, Roger Beatty, Tim Conway
Michael Leonard
Irv Goodnoff
Avrum M. Fine
Lang Elliott, Lloyd N. Adams Jr., Dorrell McGowan
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart E. McGowan
Director
Lang Elliott
Producer
Roger Beatty
Writer
Tim Conway
Writer
Irv Goodnoff
Director of Photography
Avrum M. Fine
Editor
Michael Leonard
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Billion Dollar Hobo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Billion Dollar Hobo about?
Vernon Praiseworthy is a clumsy but lovable dope who stands to inherit his uncle's fortune. The condition is that he travel the rails as a penniless hobo just as his uncle did in the dark days of the depression. That seems simple enough until he gets involved in a dog-napping plot. Written by Jerry Roberts
Who directed The Billion Dollar Hobo?
The Billion Dollar Hobo was directed by Stuart E. McGowan.
Who stars in The Billion Dollar Hobo?
The principal cast of The Billion Dollar Hobo includes Tim Conway, Al Stellone, Ellen Gerstein, Will Geer, Frank Sivero.
When was The Billion Dollar Hobo released and how long is it?
The Billion Dollar Hobo was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Billion Dollar Hobo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Billion Dollar Hobo was composed by Michael Leonard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Billion Dollar Hobo?
The Billion Dollar Hobo holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).