Ridin' the Dog
Synopsis
The world-famous Greyhound bus is almost as old as the Wild West. It is a symbol of North America, of progress, and of nostalgia. Reporter Studs Terkel travelled 2,000 miles across the United States by Greyhound. From Seattle to Chicago, he observes his fellow-passengers. He meets a number of travelers who appear to be very interesting people: a Native American boxer on his way to his birthplace in Montana, a bar owner who was a bank robber in a former 'career', a 99 year old woman who is still running a busy hotel, and, of course, a pedigree cowboy. The spectator of this film listens to their personal stories, watches the beautiful scenery, and is treated to famous feature film fragments in which the Greyhound bus plays a part. Seven states and two time zones later, he is back in his cinema seat.
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"Ridin' the Dog" 1989 Greyhound Buses Documentary
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carina Cooper
- Original Title
- Ridin' the Dog
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- Westbourne Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carina Cooper
Paul Shepard
John Purdie
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Carina Cooper
Director
Paul Shepard
Editor
John Purdie
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What is Ridin' the Dog about?
The world-famous Greyhound bus is almost as old as the Wild West. It is a symbol of North America, of progress, and of nostalgia. Reporter Studs Terkel travelled 2,000 miles across the United States by Greyhound. From Seattle to Chicago, he observes his fellow-passengers. He meets a number of travelers who appear to be very interesting people: a Native American boxer on his way to his birthplace in Montana, a bar owner who was a bank robber in a former 'career', a 99 year old woman who is still running a busy hotel, and, of course, a pedigree cowboy. The spectator of this film listens to their personal stories, watches the beautiful scenery, and is treated to famous feature film fragments in which the Greyhound bus plays a part. Seven states and two time zones later, he is back in his cinema seat.
Who directed Ridin' the Dog?
Ridin' the Dog was directed by Carina Cooper.
Who stars in Ridin' the Dog?
The principal cast of Ridin' the Dog includes Studs Terkel.
When was Ridin' the Dog released and how long is it?
Ridin' the Dog was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 49m.