Bound for Glory
Synopsis
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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Bound for Glory (1976) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-18
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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
Miriam Byrd-Nethery
Sick Woman
Jane Lambert
Other Woman
Jan Burrell
Other Woman
Lee McLaughlin
Heavy Chandler
Ted Gehring
Connors
Robert Sorrells
Charlie Guthrie
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Getchell
- Original Title
- Bound for Glory
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hal Ashby
Robert Getchell, Woody Guthrie
Haskell Wexler
Robert C. Jones, Pembroke J. Herring
Robert F. Blumofe, Harold Leventhal
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Ashby
Director
Robert Getchell
Screenplay
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
Robert F. Blumofe
Producer
Harold Leventhal
Producer
Michael D. Haller
Production Design
William Ware Theiss
Costume Design
Robert C. Jones
Editor
Pembroke J. Herring
Editor
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bound for Glory
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bound for Glory about?
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.
Who directed Bound for Glory?
Bound for Glory was directed by Hal Ashby.
Who stars in Bound for Glory?
The principal cast of Bound for Glory includes David Carradine, Ronny Cox, Melinda Dillon, Gail Strickland, John Lehne.
When was Bound for Glory released and how long is it?
Bound for Glory was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 28m.
Is Bound for Glory based on a book or true story?
Bound for Glory is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Woody Guthrie".