Boxcar Bertha
“Life made her an outcast. Love made her an outlaw.”
Synopsis
"Boxcar" Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early '30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man "Big" Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment.
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Top Cast
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Barbara Hershey
Boxcar Bertha
David Carradine
Big Bill Shelly
Barry Primus
Rake Brown
Bernie Casey
Von Morton
John Carradine
H. Buckram Sartoris
Victor Argo
McIver #1
David Osterhout
McIver #2
Harry Northup
Harvey Hall
Joe Reynolds
Joe Cox
Marianne Dole
Mrs. Mailler
Ann Morell
Tillie Parr
Martin Scorsese
Brothel Client (uncredited)
Jerry Cortez
Sheriff (uncredited)
Louie Elias
Boxcar Tough (uncredited)
Gayne Rescher
Brothel Client (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Hof International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 14, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Scorsese
- Screenplay & Story
- Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington
- Original Score
- Thad Maxwell, Gib Guilbeau
- Original Title
- Boxcar Bertha
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $600K
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Scorsese
Joyce Hooper Corrington, John William Corrington, Ben L. Reitman
Thad Maxwell, Gib Guilbeau
John M. Stephens
Buzz Feitshans, Martin Scorsese
Roger Corman, Samuel Z. Arkoff, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Scorsese
Director
Joyce Hooper Corrington
Screenplay
John William Corrington
Screenplay
Roger Corman
Producer
William H. Burton Sr.
Stunt Coordinator
John M. Stephens
Director of Photography
Thad Maxwell
Original Music Composer
Gib Guilbeau
Original Music Composer
Buzz Feitshans
Editor
Martin Scorsese
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boxcar Bertha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boxcar Bertha about?
"Boxcar" Bertha Thompson, a transient woman in Arkansas during the violence-filled Depression of the early '30s, meets up with rabble-rousing union man "Big" Bill Shelly and the two team up to fight the corrupt railroad establishment.
Who directed Boxcar Bertha?
Boxcar Bertha was directed by Martin Scorsese.
Who stars in Boxcar Bertha?
The principal cast of Boxcar Bertha includes Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus, Bernie Casey, John Carradine.
When was Boxcar Bertha released and how long is it?
Boxcar Bertha was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Boxcar Bertha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boxcar Bertha was composed by Thad Maxwell, Gib Guilbeau.
Is Boxcar Bertha based on a book or true story?
Boxcar Bertha is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ben L. Reitman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boxcar Bertha?
Boxcar Bertha holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).