Hard Traveling
“The times were hard... decent men were driven to desperate acts.”
Synopsis
Set during the Depression, Dan Bessie's film (based on a novel by his father Alvah) stars Ellen Geer as a widow who begins a romance with an uneducated janitor (J.E. Freeman) who is later accused of murder.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Bessie
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Bessie
- Original Score
- Ernie Sheldon
- Original Title
- Hard Traveling
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Shire Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Bessie
Dan Bessie, Alvah Bessie
Ernie Sheldon
David Myers
Susan Heick
Helen Garvy
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Bessie
Director
Ernie Sheldon
Original Music Composer
David Myers
Director of Photography
Karen Mitchell
Costume Design
Susan Heick
Editor
Dan Bessie
Screenplay
Helen Garvy
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hard Traveling
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hard Traveling about?
Set during the Depression, Dan Bessie's film (based on a novel by his father Alvah) stars Ellen Geer as a widow who begins a romance with an uneducated janitor (J.E. Freeman) who is later accused of murder.
Who directed Hard Traveling?
Hard Traveling was directed by Dan Bessie.
Who stars in Hard Traveling?
The principal cast of Hard Traveling includes Ellen Geer, J.E. Freeman, Barry Corbin, James Gammon, Jim Haynie.
When was Hard Traveling released and how long is it?
Hard Traveling was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Hard Traveling?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hard Traveling was composed by Ernie Sheldon.
Is Hard Traveling based on a book or true story?
Hard Traveling is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alvah Bessie".