Wise Blood
“An American Masterpiece!”
Synopsis
A Southerner--young, poor, ambitious but uneducated--determines to become something in the world. He decides that the best way to do that is to become a preacher and start up his own church.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Movie Trailer: Wise Blood (1979), dir by John Houston
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-07-02
Top Cast
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Brad Dourif
Hazel Motes
Dan Shor
Enoch Emory
Amy Wright
Sabbath Lily
Harry Dean Stanton
Asa Hawks
Mary Nell Santacroce
Landlady
Ned Beatty
Hoover Shoates
John Huston
Grandfather
William Hickey
Preacher
J.L. Parker
Karl
Marvin Sapp
Raymond
Richard Earle
Jakob Winslow
Herb Kossover
Jacob Wood
Betty Lou Groover
Leora Watts
John Tyndall
Loki Martinson
Gillaaron Houck
Stranger #1
Philip Mixer
Stranger #2
Sharon Johnson
Stranger #3
Joe Dorsey
Stranger #4
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 17, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 24, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- Benedict Fitzgerald, Michael Fitzgerald
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- Wise Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Ithaca, Anthea, New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Huston
Benedict Fitzgerald, Michael Fitzgerald, Flannery O'Connor
Alex North
Gerry Fisher
Roberto Silvi
Michael Fitzgerald, Kathy Fitzgerald
Department Leadership Roster
John Huston
Director
Benedict Fitzgerald
Screenplay
Michael Fitzgerald
Producer
Kathy Fitzgerald
Producer
Roberto Silvi
Editor
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
Michael Fitzgerald
Screenplay
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wise Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wise Blood about?
A Southerner--young, poor, ambitious but uneducated--determines to become something in the world. He decides that the best way to do that is to become a preacher and start up his own church.
Who directed Wise Blood?
Wise Blood was directed by John Huston.
Who stars in Wise Blood?
The principal cast of Wise Blood includes Brad Dourif, Dan Shor, Amy Wright, Harry Dean Stanton, Mary Nell Santacroce.
When was Wise Blood released and how long is it?
Wise Blood was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Wise Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wise Blood was composed by Alex North.
Is Wise Blood based on a book or true story?
Wise Blood is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Flannery O'Connor".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wise Blood?
Wise Blood holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).