Joe Hill
“"I dreamed I saw Joe Hill last night. Alive as you or me. Says I, but Joe you're ten years dead. I never died says he."”
Synopsis
In the early 20th-century, the legendary Joe Hill emigrates with his brother to the United States. However, after a short time, he loses touch with his brother. After a few jobs but struck by all the injustice and tragedy, he becomes active in the forbidden IWW (Industrial Workers of the World), a union for workers without trades. It is forbidden to demonstrate and speak in public but Joe finds a loophole by singing his manifests with the Salvation Army. As his allies grow, so do his enemies.
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Thommy Berggren
Joe Hill
Anja Schmidt
Lucia
Kelvin Malave
The Fox
Evert Anderson
Blackie
Cathy Smith
Cathy
Hasse Persson
Paul
David Moritz
David
Richard Weber
Richard
Joel Miller
Ed Rowan
Robert Faeder
George
Wendy Geier
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Liska March
The Charity Woman
Michael Logan
Karl I. Dambacher Jr.
Townsperson (uncredited)
Frank Molinari
The Tenor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 24, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bo Widerberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Bo Widerberg
- Original Score
- Stefan Grossman
- Original Title
- Joe Hill
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Sagittarius Productions, Bo Widerberg Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bo Widerberg
Bo Widerberg
Stefan Grossman
Bo Widerberg
Waldemar Bergendahl, Bo Widerberg
Department Leadership Roster
Bo Widerberg
Director
Stefan Grossman
Original Music Composer
Bo Widerberg
Writer
Waldemar Bergendahl
Producer
Bo Widerberg
Producer
Bo Widerberg
Editor
Marianne Carlberg
Costume Design
Ingrid Dahl
Costume Design
Anne von Sydow
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Hill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joe Hill about?
In the early 20th-century, the legendary Joe Hill emigrates with his brother to the United States. However, after a short time, he loses touch with his brother. After a few jobs but struck by all the injustice and tragedy, he becomes active in the forbidden IWW (Industrial Workers of the World), a union for workers without trades. It is forbidden to demonstrate and speak in public but Joe finds a loophole by singing his manifests with the Salvation Army. As his allies grow, so do his enemies.
Who directed Joe Hill?
Joe Hill was directed by Bo Widerberg.
Who stars in Joe Hill?
The principal cast of Joe Hill includes Thommy Berggren, Anja Schmidt, Kelvin Malave, Evert Anderson, Cathy Smith.
When was Joe Hill released and how long is it?
Joe Hill was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Joe Hill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joe Hill was composed by Stefan Grossman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe Hill?
Joe Hill holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).